Amazonian town transformed by mining boom, with Chinese firms at its core

A Guardian feature reports that Mayaya, once remote, has become a hub for Chinese companies amid a mining boom. Critics accuse the firms of exploitation and illegal exports.

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1. 2 Nov, 14:00 UTCGuardian covers Mayaya mining boom

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• Chinese cigarettes and Bolivian beer: the Amazonian town transformed by a rampant mining boomThe Guardian