India discovers first lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir

Lithium reserves have reportedly been discovered for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Non-ferrous metal lithium is one of the essential elements of EV batteries.

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Mines Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj said, "for the first time, lithium reserves have been discovered and that too in Jammu and Kashmir."

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Lithium reserves have been discovered during exploration by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district.

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India now imports most of its minerals, including lithium, nickel, and cobalt.

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