India is looking to auction its lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming weeks, according to a government source quoted by Reuters. In a bid to secure a critical raw material essential for electric vehicle battery production, India has identified its first lithium deposits in UT of Jammu and Kashmir earlier this year, totaling an estimated 5.9 million tonnes.The source, who chose to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the matter, revealed that the auction is imminent, with overseas mining companies having expressed interest. The...
India has stepped up its exploration for critical and strategic minerals, including lithium, rare earth elements, and vanadium, among others. Minerals such as antimony,...