Chinese-run mining boom transforms Bolivian Amazon town of Mayaya

The Guardian reports Mayaya, once remote, has become a hub for Chinese companies, with critics accusing them of exploitation and illegal exports. Separately, WSJ reports a Trump family-linked mining venture aims to go public in a $2 billion deal.

Timeline

1. 2 Nov, 14:00 UTCGuardian covers Mayaya mining boom
2. 2 Nov, 18:30 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 2 Nov, 18:30 UTCWSJ reports Trump-linked mining venture IPO plan

Top sources

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