Bolivia enters the iron and steel era with over 94% progress in the construction of the giant Mutún steel plant in Santa Cruz
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00:00Bolivia enters the iron and steel era with over 94 percent progress in the construction
00:07of the Yayana Mutun steel plant in Santa Cruz.
00:12According to the project, the plant is expected to produce 3,500 tons in January 2025 and
00:19an average of 200,000 tons a year of the domestic markets.
00:24This figures the nation will be able to substitute at least 50 percent of its steel imports.
00:31This plant is also expected to have an important social impact on the region as it is estimated
00:37to generate 700 direct and close to 2,000 indirect jobs.