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Lithium has so far largely been found in countries like Chile (pictured above), Australia and Argentina. India has announced its first significant discovery of reserves of lithium, a rare element

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/jammu-and-kashmir-lithium-deposits-india-gsi-b2279716.html
On Thursday, officials from India's federal government announced they had found 5.9m tonnes of lithium reserves in the Reasi district of the northern Jammu and Kashmir region. Recommended

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/5-9-million-tonnes-lithium-deposits-found-in-jk-why-its-important/articleshow/97797384.cms
On February 9, the Geological Survey of India announced that lithium reserves have been found for the first time in India in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). GSI, for the first time established 5.9

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A World Bank study suggests that the demand for critical metals such as lithium (Li) and cobalt is expected to rise by nearly 500% by 2050. While "the global electric vehicle market is projected

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The Geological Survey of India (GSI) said that 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves have been found in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Lithium is a light metal used in many fields

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-finds-lithium-deposits-first-time-country-2023-02-09/
February 9, 20236:21 AM PSTUpdated a year ago. NEW DELHI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The Geological Survey of India (GSI) said on Thursday it has found lithium deposits for the first time in the country

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The Union Government on Thursday said that 5.9 million tonnes of 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

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/india-passes-law-allowing-auction-mining-lithium-reserves-2023-08-02/
MUMBAI, Aug 2 (Reuters) - India's parliament on Wednesday passed a law allowing the government to auction and mine its newly-discovered reserves of lithium, among other minerals, increasing the

https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/lithium-india-reserve-discovery-ev-mineral-supply-refining-clean-energy-climate-change-2333141-2023-02-10
All about lithium, the 'cosmic' mineral which could change India's fate. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has said India's first big lithium deposits have been found in Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan. They could support 80% of India's demands. Lithium was first discovered in 1817 by Johan August Arfvedson.

https://india.mongabay.com/2023/02/preliminary-exploration-of-lithium-in-india-offers-early-hope-but-a-long-journey-remains-ahead/
According to government data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, between April-December of 2022-23, India shelled out Rs. 163 billion for the import of lithium and lithium-ion. Pavagada Solar Park is one of the largest solar parks in India. The recent announcement by GSI regarding lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir, has given hope

https://qz.com/india-lithium-reserves-electric-car-manufacturing-1850100758
Published February 10, 2023. The Indian government announced on Thursday, Feb. 10 that 5.9 million tons of lithium, a crucial mineral for the manufacturing of electric vehicles and solar panels

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/india-auction-jammu-kashmir-lithium-reserves-few-weeks-govt-source-2023-09-25/
India, which has been exploring ways to secure supplies of lithium, a critical raw material used to make electric vehicle batteries, in February found its first lithium deposits in Jammu and

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Auction of lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi will be started by December, said Secretary of Ministry of Mines Vivek Bharadwaj.. Speaking at an industry event on May 2, the

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In 2020-21, India imported ₹173 crore worth of lithium metal and ₹8,811 crore worth of lithium batteries. In 2022, between April and November alone, ₹164 crore worth of metal and ₹7,986

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/rajasthan-lithium-reserves-degana-jammu-and-kashmir-2376775-2023-05-09
Months after India's first lithium reserves were discovered in Jammu and Kashmir, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found another reserve of the crucial mineral in Degana in Rajasthan's Nagaur district. It is believed that these reserves are much bigger in quantity than the one found in the Union Territory and can meet 80% of the total

https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2023/03/15/can-indias-lithium-reserves-secure-its-energy-independence/
The discovery of lithium in Jammu and Kashmir expands India's known lithium reserves. Lithium deposits have previously been found in Karnataka, Kerala and Rajasthan. Australia is the largest producer of lithium in the world with 50 per cent of global supplies, while Chile, Argentina and China account for 23 per cent, 14 per cent and 12 per cent of production respectively.

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I n India, you can now increasingly find electric vehicles everywhere on the road - from food deliveries to young people learning how to ride (electric) scooters. India's energy demand is set to grow more than any other country due to its size and potential for growth, says the International Energy Agency (IEA). In a race to secure the electric vehicle (EV) production and supply chain, the

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India's lithium cell production is projected to be 70-100 GWh by 2030. "The 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves found in J&K, if completely extracted and converted into battery-grade Lithium can support up to 6 TWh of cell production, which would give India a much-awaited push to achieve its net zero goals," Dr Akshay Singhal, Founder and CEO at Log9 Materials, told IANS.

https://thediplomat.com/2023/02/indias-discovery-of-lithium-reserve-triggers-hopes-worries/
February 16, 2023. Credit: Depositphotos. On February 9, the Geological Survey of India confirmed that 5.9 million tons of inferred lithium resources have been established in Jammu and Kashmir

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India's ministry of commerce data shows that India spent around $3.2 billion importing lithium between 2018 and 2021, money that would remain in the country if the lithium could be produced

https://forumias.com/blog/lithium-reserves-in-india-strategic-significance-and-concerns-explained-pointwise/
India's Lithium Reserves. The discovery of 5.9 million metric tonnes of lithium has been made in J&K. This is the first major lithium reserve that has been found in India. Earlier, a survey led by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research showed the presence of 1,600 tonnes (inferred category) of lithium resources in the

https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2024/01/27/indias-long-road-to-lithium/
New Delhi's dependency on China for raw materials and sectoral end products in the form of lithium and lithium-ion batteries, remains challenging. India imports almost 70-80 per cent of its lithium and 70 per cent of its lithium-ion from China. This reliance on China could put India's growth and domestic industries at risk if tensions

https://www.fortuneindia.com/enterprise/explained-lithium-reserves-found-in-jk-how-significant-is-it-for-india/111572
Lithium-ion cells or Lithium-ion batteries are a crucial component for the manufacturing of electric vehicles. The discovery of lithium deposits is touted to be a game changer for India's position in the global electric vehicles market. According to a report by the International Energy Agency, China currently accounts for 58% of lithium