The volatility stemmed from widespread protests against President Rodrigo Paz’s recent austerity measures. A coalition of mine workers, transportation unions, and indigenous groups aligned with former leader Evo Morales effectively paralyzed the country’s infrastructure, preventing personnel and essential goods from reaching remote sites. With the routes now open, the company has set a firm timeline to initiate operations by mid-July. This project, focused on gold, copper, and silver production, represents a critical recovery point for the miner after weeks of forced inactivity.