India to auction lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir by December: Mines secretary
1 year, 7 months ago

India to auction lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir by December: Mines secretary

The Hindu  

May 02, 2023 01:12 pm | Updated 03:33 pm IST - New Delhi Auction of lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi will be started by December, said Secretary of Ministry of Mines Vivek Bharadwaj. "Geological Survey of India, an attached office of the Ministry of Mines, carried out a G3 stage mineral exploration project during Field Season 2020-21 and 2021-22 in Salal-Haimna areas of Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir and estimated an inferred resource of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium ore and the report has been handed over to the Government of Union Territory of J&K," the Ministry of Mines earlier said. Importance of energy minerals It is time for India to take a decisive step in rare earth minerals exploration, Mr. Bharadwaj said. Speaking at the launch of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Report on “New Age Energy Minerals”, Mr. Bharadwaj expressed his enthusiasm for the potential of India’s energy mineral sector.

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Govt plans to auction offshore mineral blocks in 2-3 months: G Kishan Reddy
1 month, 1 week ago

Govt plans to auction offshore mineral blocks in 2-3 months: G Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government is planning to begin the auction of offshore mineral blocks in the next two to three months and around 10 such mines are likely to be auctioned in the first phase, coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday. The government amended the Offshore Areas Mineral Act, 2002, to provide an auction route for …

Lithium deposits found in Karnataka's Mandya and Yadgiri districts, Minister Jitendra Singh announces
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Lithium deposits found in Karnataka's Mandya and Yadgiri districts, Minister Jitendra Singh announces

Hindustan Times  

Lithium deposits have been found in the Mandya and Yadgiri districts of Karnataka, said Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Earth Sciences in Rajya Sabha. Untitled StoLithium deposits found in Karnataka's Mandya and Yadgiri districts, Minister Jitendra Singh announces The minister stated in a written reply that the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, a constituent unit of the …

How is India’s hunt for critical minerals going? | Explained
5 months, 1 week ago

How is India’s hunt for critical minerals going? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: In late June, the Centre declared the winning bidders for mining rights in six blocks of critical minerals, including graphite, phosphorite and lithium, for which India largely relies on imports. Minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt are known as critical minerals, as they along with some rare earth elements, are essential for the world’s ongoing …

J&K lithium block fails to secure bids in 2nd attempt as well: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K lithium block fails to secure bids in 2nd attempt as well: Report

Business Standard  

India's federally administered region of Jammu and Kashmir did not receive any bids in a second attempt to auction mining rights for lithium reserves found last year, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. The government in February 2023 found its first lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir with estimated reserves of 5.9 million metric tons. Power …

India and U.S. work out strategies to scale up collaboration on critical minerals under iCET
6 months ago

India and U.S. work out strategies to scale up collaboration on critical minerals under iCET

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. are looking to “quickly” conclude a bilateral agreement on furthering cooperation on critical minerals between the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Mines, and to drive a partnership in supply chains for graphite, gallium, and germanium. One of the aims will be to promote “India’s vital …

India signs agreement with Argentina for lithium exploration and mining projects
11 months, 1 week ago

India signs agreement with Argentina for lithium exploration and mining projects

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, January 16 : The Government of India has entered into an agreement with Argentina for the exploration of lithium in the South American nation, as it seeks to delve into the supply of the rare element, which is crucial for the transformation towards an 'environment-friendly' future. The agreement was signed between Khanij Bidesh India Limited and the state-owned …

India considers lithium mining royalty at 3% of LME price- govt sources
1 year, 6 months ago

India considers lithium mining royalty at 3% of LME price- govt sources

Live Mint  

India's federal government plans to fix the rate of royalty that mining companies must pay for extracting lithium at 3% of the prices prevailing at the London Metal Exchange, two government sources said. India's cabinet is expected to consider the proposal of fixing the rate of royalty for lithium mining at 3% of the rates prevailing at LME, they said. …

Rajasthan's lithium to power India
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan's lithium to power India

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: India has found huge reserves of lithium at Degana in Rajasthan, which can meet 80 per cent of India’s needs, officials said on Monday. For the first time, lithium reserves were found in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi in February this year — a significant mineral discovery in India, as previously only a small reserve had been discovered in Karnataka. …

Massive lithium reserves discovered in Rajasthan can meet 80% of India's demand
1 year, 7 months ago

Massive lithium reserves discovered in Rajasthan can meet 80% of India's demand

Deccan Chronicle  

PUNE: After Jammu and Kashmir, lithium reserves have been found in Rajasthan's Degana which are higher, Rajasthan government and the Geological Survey of India officials said on Monday. India's Mines Ministry announced that Lithium reserves have been found in Rajasthan surpassing the capacity of the recently found reserves in Jammu and Kashmir. India's plan to increase EV penetration by 30 …

After J&K, Lithium Reserves Found in Rajasthan: Why This is Amazing News for India
1 year, 7 months ago

After J&K, Lithium Reserves Found in Rajasthan: Why This is Amazing News for India

News 18  

Lithium reserves have been discovered in Degana, Rajasthan, reports have said, citing state government officials. According to the Geological Survey of India, the newly discovered area in the Reasi district of J&K has 5.9 million tonne of lithium deposits. Country Lithium Reserve in Tonnes Bolivia 39,000,000 Chile 19,903,332 Australia 7,717,776 China 6,690,180 United States 5,762,917 An India’s first large lithium …

Large reserves of Lithium, claimed to be higher than what were found in J&K, discovered in Rajasthan
1 year, 7 months ago

Large reserves of Lithium, claimed to be higher than what were found in J&K, discovered in Rajasthan

India TV News  

Rajasthan: Large reserves of Lithium have been discovered in Rajasthan's Degana municipality located in Nagaur district, which is claimed to have a much higher capacity of lithium than the estimated 5.9 million tonnes of the metal found recently in Jammu and Kashmir. India could become a significant global supply chain stakeholder due to the discovery of new lithium reserves in …

Mining secy visits site of lithium reserves in J&K’s Reasi
1 year, 8 months ago

Mining secy visits site of lithium reserves in J&K’s Reasi

Hindustan Times  

Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir mining department, Amit Sharma, inspected the site of lithium reserves in Salal Haimana area of Reasi district on Saturday where he interacted with locals and met deputy magistrate Babila Rakwal to discuss relief and rehabilitation plan for people. J&K mining department secretary Amit Sharma along with a team of officials inspects the site of lithium …

Andhra Pradesh: Large deposits of 15 'rare earth elements' found in Anantapur
1 year, 8 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Large deposits of 15 'rare earth elements' found in Anantapur

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh news: Hyderabad-based National Geophysical Research Institute has found large deposits of 15 rare earth elements in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir: Earlier in February, the Union Government said that 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir. Union minister Nitin …

India's Lithium reservoir is more than required, says Berkley Lab study
1 year, 9 months ago

India's Lithium reservoir is more than required, says Berkley Lab study

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A study done by the Berkley Lab states that India has found more than the required lithium over the next 20 years, which would help India in its energy transition. The study shows that adopting clean technology can sharply reduce the transition cost, and lithium edge can enable a pathway for cost-effective energy independence by 2047. India's recent …

India mulling to discuss mechanism with Australia under FTA for smooth supply of critical minerals
1 year, 9 months ago

India mulling to discuss mechanism with Australia under FTA for smooth supply of critical minerals

The Hindu  

India is considering to discuss a mechanism with Australia for a smooth supply of their critical minerals under the comprehensive Free Trade Agreement amid a huge demand in the domestic market, according to sources. There is a huge demand for critical minerals like lithium, titanium, vanadium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite in India as the country is targeting to boost the …

India lithium in Jammu and Kashmir: One of the world’s most dangerous places will have one of its most important mines.
1 year, 9 months ago

India lithium in Jammu and Kashmir: One of the world’s most dangerous places will have one of its most important mines.

Slate  

On Feb. 9, India’s government announced a discovery with massive implications for its environment, international relations, and political scene: an untapped 5.9 million-ton stash of lithium reserves located within the region of Jammu and Kashmir. An executive for a battery company told Indian outlet the Print that “this will have a huge impact on the cost of batteries and make …

Govt planning to auction lithium reserves in Jammu Kashmir by June, under the condition to 'refine in India': report
1 year, 10 months ago

Govt planning to auction lithium reserves in Jammu Kashmir by June, under the condition to 'refine in India': report

Op India  

Days after the Geological Survey of India discovered 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir, the Central government is set to invite bids for the auction of the country’s first Lithium reserve. This comes after the Geological Survey of India, for the first time found Lithium inferred resources of 5.9 million tonnes in the Salal-Haimana area of …

Earthquake-prone J&K Needs Sustainable Lithium Mining, DLE Technology Could be Answer, Say Experts
1 year, 10 months ago

Earthquake-prone J&K Needs Sustainable Lithium Mining, DLE Technology Could be Answer, Say Experts

News 18  

The mining ministry recently announced the discovery of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir. While some experts believe that this new mining technique can be a gamechanger, particularly in lithium extraction and can challenge traditional miners, DLE technologies have caused worries about high water and energy consumption. Meanwhile, Aditya Vikram, founder of Renon India, said DLE …

Explained | Why India’s lithium discovery is fraught with social and environmental risks
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained | Why India’s lithium discovery is fraught with social and environmental risks

The Hindu  

The story so far: News of the discovery of “5.9 million tonnes inferred resources of lithium” in the Salal-Haimana area of Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir, by the Geological Survey of India has been received as a game-changer in India’s impending transition to a green economy. As India currently imports all of its Li from Australia and Argentina and 70% …

Explained | Why is lithium so important? What do the new findings from Jammu and Kashmir mean?
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained | Why is lithium so important? What do the new findings from Jammu and Kashmir mean?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Union Ministry of Mines announced on Thursday, February 10, that lithium reserves had been found in Jammu and Kashmir, a first in the country. The Geological Survey of India established 5.9 million tonnes of inferred lithium resources in the Salal-Haimana area of Reasi District in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials in the Union Territory said the …

Lithium reserve found in J&K's Reasi is of best quality: Official
1 year, 10 months ago

Lithium reserve found in J&K's Reasi is of best quality: Official

The Hindu  

The country's first lithium reserve, found in Jammu and Kashmir on February 9, 2023, 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 G3 study of the GSI shows the presence of best quality lithium in abundant quantity in the foothills of …

Geological Survey of India to take up 111 public good projects next fiscal
1 year, 10 months ago

Geological Survey of India to take up 111 public good projects next fiscal

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Geological Survey of India will take up 111 public health and public good geoscience activities with a focus on baseline data generation and mineral exploration programmes during the next financial year, the Ministry of Mines said in a statement. The focus is on baseline data generation and mineral exploration programmes with special emphasis on strategic-critical and fertiliser …

Anand Mahindra heralds ‘electrifying’ future as India finds lithium deposits
1 year, 10 months ago

Anand Mahindra heralds ‘electrifying’ future as India finds lithium deposits

Live Mint  

Businessman Anand Mahindra on Monday forecast an ‘electrifying’ future for India following the discovery of lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir. “No doubt now, that India’s future will be electrifying,” he tweeted, adding an approving thumbs up emoji. Earlier this week, the Geological Survey of India said that it had found lithium deposits for the first time in the country. …

What India’s discovery of first ever lithium deposits means for country
1 year, 10 months ago

What India’s discovery of first ever lithium deposits means for country

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Significant lithium reserves have been found in India for the first time in an important …

Discovery of lithium deposits in J&K to cut dependence on imports
1 year, 10 months ago

Discovery of lithium deposits in J&K to cut dependence on imports

The Hindu  

The discovery of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium resources in Jammu and Kashmir, a first for India, would reduce the need for imports and improve employment opportunities, officials in the Union Territory said on Friday, adding that the find was a major boost to the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for smartphones, laptops and electric cars. We had explored it earlier …

Why discovery of Lithium reserves in J&K is a big deal
1 year, 10 months ago

Why discovery of Lithium reserves in J&K is a big deal

Live Mint  

Lithium reserves were discovered for the first time in India, the government announced on February 9. Lithium reserves were discovered during exploration by the Geological Survey of India in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. "For the first time, lithium reserves have been discovered and that too in Jammu and Kashmir," Mines Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj said. The government is …

Lithium deposits found in India for first time; 5.9 million tons in J&K's Reasi
1 year, 10 months ago

Lithium deposits found in India for first time; 5.9 million tons in J&K's Reasi

Hindustan Times  

The Geological Survey of India has discovered 5.9 million tonnes of inferred resources of lithium, which is used for making electric vehicle batteries, for the first time in the country at Salal-Haimana in Jammu & Kashmir ’s Reasi district. It said Vivek Bharadwaj, the mines ministry secretary, handed over 16 geological reports and memorandums to state governments during the 62nd …

Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir: Mines secretary
1 year, 10 months ago

Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir: Mines secretary

The Hindu  

The government on Thursday, February 9, 2023, said lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir. "For the first time, lithium reserves have been discovered and that too in Jammu and Kashmir," Mines Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj said. Earlier, the Mines Ministry had said that to strengthen the critical mineral supply chain for …

In a first in country, 5.9 million tonnes Lithium deposits found in J-K
1 year, 10 months ago

In a first in country, 5.9 million tonnes Lithium deposits found in J-K

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi : 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. "Geological Survey of India for the first time established Lithium inferred resources of 5.9 million tonnes in the Salal-Haimana area of the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir," the Ministry …

India finds 5.9 million tonnes lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir
1 year, 10 months ago

India finds 5.9 million tonnes lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

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. India finds 5.9 million tonnes lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir "Geological Survey of India for the first time established Lithium inferred resources of 5.9 million tonnes in the Salal-Haimana area of the …

In a first, India finds huge lithium deposits, can rev up its electric vehicle plans
1 year, 10 months ago

In a first, India finds huge lithium deposits, can rev up its electric vehicle plans

India Today  

Lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country. The Geological Survey of India has for the first time in India's history established Lithium inferred resources of 5.9 million tonnes in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. "For the first time, lithium reserves have been discovered and that too in Jammu and Kashmir," Mines Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj said. …

First time in India! 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district
1 year, 10 months ago

First time in India! 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district

India TV News  

Lithium in J&K: The central 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. "Geological Survey of India for the first time established Lithium inferred resources of 5.9 million tonnes in the Salal-Haimana area of the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir," the Ministry …

India finds big lithium reserve in J&K
1 year, 10 months ago

India finds big lithium reserve in J&K

Live Mint  

In a major boost to India's self-sufficiency in electric vehicle batteries, the Geological Survey of India has discovered lithium for the first time in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir. Since lithium is a key component of batteries used in electric vehicles, the government is searching for rare metal reserves both within and outside the country. Apart from GSI, a …

India to Import Lithium, Other Critical Minerals from Australia Amid Rising Demand for Electric Vehicles
2 years, 5 months ago

India to Import Lithium, Other Critical Minerals from Australia Amid Rising Demand for Electric Vehicles

News 18  

In one of the first ministerial visits to Australia since the Anthony Albanese government came to power, Minister for Coal and Mines Prahlad Joshi held talks with his Australian counterpart Madeleine King. With the increased focus on clean energy technology, including electric vehicles, globally, Australia, the world’s largest exporter of lithium, is expected to fulfil a substantial chunk of this …

Australia plans to supply critical minerals to Indian electric vehicle makers, space and defence programmes
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia plans to supply critical minerals to Indian electric vehicle makers, space and defence programmes

The Hindu  

NEW DELHI Australia is all set to supply critical minerals required for India’s electric vehicles, solar power projects and other strategic areas, said Canberra’s Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia Madeleine King on Monday. Welcoming India’s Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Prahlad Joshi, Ms. King said Australia will commit A$5.8 million to the three-year India-Australia Critical …

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