Surviving the white gold rush – Life in South America's 'Lithium Triangle'
[ Calcha Cay, Bolivia – Teofila Cayo Calcina, 56, stands amongst rows of quinoa vegetation, pointing towards the horizon. “The lithium plant is 50km away in that route,” she says, clearly disillusioned. “We’re nervous that mining is not going to give us sufficient water to outlive.” Calsina lives along with her husband in a home … Read more