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Lithium reserve found in Jammu & Kashmir's Reasi of best quality: Official

The country's first lithium reserve, found in Jammu and Kashmir, is of the best quality, a senior government official said here on Saturday, as upbeat villagers expressed hope the discovery will bring them a bright future. The 5.9-million ton reserve of lithium, a crucial mineral for the manufacturing of electric vehicles and solar panels, had been discovered in Reasi district by the Geological Survey of India (GSI). "Lithium falls in the critical resource category which was not earlier available in India and we were dependent for its 100 percent import. The G3 (advanced) study of the GSI shows the presence of best quality lithium in abundant quantity in the foothills of Mata Vaishno Devi shrine at Salal village (Reasi)," J-K Mining Amit Secretary Sharma told PTI. He said against the normal grade of 220 parts per million (PPM), the lithium found in J&K is of 500 ppm-plus grading, and with a stockpile of 5.9 million tons, India will surpass China in its availability. "India joined .

Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir by GSI: Mines secretary

The government on Thursday said lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir. Lithium is a non-ferrous metal and is one of the key components in EV batteries. "For the first time, lithium reserves have been discovered and that too in Jammu and Kashmir," Mines Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj said. Upon exploration by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), lithium reserves have been found in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, the mines ministry had said that to strengthen the critical mineral supply chain for emerging technologies, the government was taking several proactive measures to secure minerals, including lithium, from Australia and Argentina. Currently, India is import-dependent for many minerals like lithium, nickel and cobalt. Speaking at the 62nd Central Geological Programming board meeting here, Bharadwaj also said that whether it is a mobile phone or a solar panel, critical minerals are required everywhere. In order to b

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall

To start with, India has identified one copper and two lithium mines in resource-rich Argentina to either acquire or secure long-term leases, the sources said

India identifies copper and lithium mines in Argentina; to acquire soon

In November 2022, the Indian government sent a team of geologists to South America to "assess potential lithium deposits"

Jordan signs MoU with Arab Mining Company for gold, lithium exploration

Jordan's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arab Mining Company to explore lithium and gold in southern Jordan

Cell manufacturer Godi India announces new technology to improve EV range

Silicon-based cells can store nearly ten times energy, give an electric vehicle greater range

In 'white gold' rush, India kick-starts talks with lithium-rich nations

Move to help local cell manufacturing, boost EVs

NMDC in talks to invest in lithium exploration companies in Australia

Investment would be voa NMDC's Perth-based arm, Legacy Iron Ore, which is already prospecting for iron ore, gold and base metals there

Survey to explore minerals at 25 potential sites in Chhattisgarh

One site each of potential gold, copper, graphite, bauxite, and moissanite would be taken up for the initial study, the official said.

The $1.3 billion Amara Raja Group sets sights on EV batteries now

The $1.3-billion group will be investing around Rs 7,000 crore on lithium-ion, while continuing its focus on traditional lead acid batteries

Chhattisgarh govt chalks out strategy for exploring rich minerals

Till now, more than 100 potential mineral blocks have been identified on the basis of exploration taken up by government agencies in Chhattisgarh

Fire-safety norms for Li-ion battery could push up e-scooter prices by 10%

The government on September 1, through a notification, mandated additional safety requirements for lithium-ion batteries, to come into effect on October 1

No proposal for bilateral trade deal with Afghanistan: MoS Muraleedharan

He said, the govt has seen reports regarding the proposed extension of the so-called CPEC, and said any such actions by any party directly infringe on India's sovereignty and territorial integrity

Exploration, imports, private firms: India's search for lithium spreads out

'White gold' need for electric car batteries is scarce in the country and getting expensive internationally

Godi India to bring out first domestic made lithium-ion cell by August

Signs public private partnership deal with CSIR-CECRI to run an advanced Lithium-ion cell manufacturing unit in Chennai; plans to invest $3 billion over next five years

Godi India to set up lithium-ion cell giga factory; gets BIS certification

Godi India is the first in the country to have certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards' for lithium-ion cells made using its home-grown technology

Race for cheaper EVs may face fears-long setback due to metal costs

Prices of lithium, cobalt and nickel have soared in the past year, eating into EV makers' margins at a crucial point in the development of the burgeoning industry

RIL subsidiary acquires battery maker Lithium Werks for $61 million

Lithium Werks is a leading provider of cobalt-free, high-performance lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries

Reliance New Energy to acquire assets of Lithium Werks for $61 mn

Incorporated in 2017, Lithium Werks is a cobalt-free lithium battery technology and manufacturing company, with operations in the US, Europe and China and customers worldwide

Rio Tinto shares hit as Serbia pulls plug on $2.4 bn lithium project

Shares in Rio Tinto tumbled on Friday after Serbia revoked its lithium exploration licences over environmental concerns