Geological Survey of India to take up 111 public good projects next fiscal
2 years, 1 month 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 minerals exploration,” the mines ministry said. Geological Survey of India has for the first time established lithium inferred resources of 5.9 million tonnes in Salal-Haimana area of Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir. The Ministry of Mines said on Thursday that 51 mineral blocks, including lithium and gold, were handed over to respective state governments.

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India scouting for critical mineral assets in Congo, Zambia, Tanzania, Australia: Mines Secretary
1 month ago

India scouting for critical mineral assets in Congo, Zambia, Tanzania, Australia: Mines Secretary

The Hindu  

The Government on Thursday said that the country is scouting for mining and exploration of critical mineral assets in Congo, Zambia, Tanzania and Australia. are working on trying to get critical mineral assets for exploration and mining for Indian companies in those countries.” Critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth are important raw materials needed to …

Lithium deposits estimated at 1,600 tonnes found in Karnataka
8 months ago

Lithium deposits estimated at 1,600 tonnes found in Karnataka

India Today  

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who oversees multiple portfolios including Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, announced the discovery of lithium resources in Karnataka's Mandya and Yadgiri districts. The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, has identified 1,600 tonnes of lithium resources in the Marlagalla area of Mandya district through preliminary …

NGRI, GSI Plan 700-km Long Survey for Minerals
1 year, 2 months ago

NGRI, GSI Plan 700-km Long Survey for Minerals

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The city-based National Geophysical Research Institute, along with Geological Survey of India, will soon take up exploration for minerals along a 700-km transect passing through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in what NGRI has called an “ambitious endeavour to unravel the intricate crustal architecture and unlock the region’s latent mineral potential.” The project, valued at Rs.99.73 crore, will conduct ‘Deep …

Janardan Prasad appointed new Director-General of the Geological Survey of India
1 year, 9 months ago

Janardan Prasad appointed new Director-General of the Geological Survey of India

The Hindu  

Janardan Prasad has been appointed as the new Director General of the Geological Survey of India, an official said. Mr. Prasad, who took charge of the 174-year-old institution on June 1, succeeds Dr. S. Raju, who has held the post since April 2022. Before this assignment, he held the post of Additional Director General and Head of Department for the …

Lithium treasure of India expands as a new deposit found in Rajasthan: Details
1 year, 10 months ago

Lithium treasure of India expands as a new deposit found in Rajasthan: Details

Op India  

Update: After media reports claimed that a Lithium reserve was found in Rajasthan, GSI has refuted media claims. Varun Goenka, CEO and Co-Founder, Chargeup said, “As India discovers significant lithium reserves in Rajasthan, in addition to the previously discovered reserves in Jammu and Kashmir, the country is well positioned to become the 3rd largest market for EVs in the next …

Massive lithium reserves discovered in Rajasthan can meet 80% of India's demand
1 year, 10 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 …

India to auction lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir by December: Mines secretary
1 year, 10 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 …

Mining secy visits site of lithium reserves in J&K’s Reasi
1 year, 11 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 …

Govt planning to auction lithium reserves in Jammu Kashmir by June, under the condition to 'refine in India': report
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Explained | Why is lithium so important? What do the new findings from Jammu and Kashmir mean?
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Anand Mahindra heralds ‘electrifying’ future as India finds lithium deposits
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Geological Survey of India finds potential lithium deposits of 5.9 million tonnes in Jammu and Kashmir, first time in India
2 years, 1 month ago

Geological Survey of India finds potential lithium deposits of 5.9 million tonnes in Jammu and Kashmir, first time in India

Op India  

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 of Mines said …

India finds 5.9 million tonnes lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Bihar government to allow exploration of India\'s \'largest\' gold reserve
2 years, 10 months ago

Bihar government to allow exploration of India\'s \'largest\' gold reserve

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: The Bihar government has decided to accord permission for exploration of the "country's largest" gold reserve in Jamui district, a senior official said on Saturday. As per a Geological Survey of India survey, around 222.88 million tonnes of gold reserve, including 37.6 tonnes of mineral-rich ore, are present in Jamui district. In a written reply, he had said that …

Cabinet Approves Pact Between India, Finland for Cooperation in Geology and Mineral Resources
4 years, 6 months ago

Cabinet Approves Pact Between India, Finland for Cooperation in Geology and Mineral Resources

News 18  

The government on Wednesday approved a memorandum of understanding between India and Finland for cooperation in the field of geology and mineral resources. “The Union Cabinet…has approved Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of geology and mineral resources between Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines…and Geological Survey of Finland, Ministry of Employment and the Economy, the Government …

After gold, GSI now looking for uranium in UP's Sonbhadra
5 years, 1 month ago

After gold, GSI now looking for uranium in UP's Sonbhadra

India TV News  

The Geological Survey of India is conducting survey in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra to look for uranium, just days after around 3,000 tonnes of gold reserves were found here, officials said on Saturday. The GSI team has dug the hill at three locations for uranium samples," an official involved in the survey said. Sonbhadra District Magistrate S. Rajalingam told IANS that …

Geological Survey of India to use NASA-developed tech to locate minerals
6 years, 4 months ago

Geological Survey of India to use NASA-developed tech to locate minerals

India TV News  

The Geological Survey of India is going to use ultra-modern remote-sensing technology developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the first time in India to map surface mineralogy, an official said Tuesday. The Airborne Visible-Infrared Imaging Spectrometer - Next Generation will be used to locate minerals like lead, zinc, copper, platinum, diamond, gold and other associated minerals. This …

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