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LITHIUM NEWS
'Case of premature celebration': Congress slams govt over 're-exploration' of J-K lithium reserves
November 30, 2024 8:01 pm
Ramesh said that the second round of lithium mine auction in March, 2024, did not attract a single bid because the exploration data was very insufficient.
Why investors did not pick up Jammu and Kashmir lithium block in auction
July 31, 2024 1:14 pm
Ministry of Mines has scrapped the auction for the lithium block in J&K’S Reasi for the second time. Difficulty in extracting and processing lithium, and sub-par reporting standards have kept investors away.
After setbacks, more exploration of J&K lithium block likely before another auction
July 29, 2024 7:38 am
For such auctions, the rules require bidding to “continue to the second round even in case the number of technically qualified bidders is less than three”
Amid setbacks, first signs of progress in lithium mining in Chhattisgarh
June 24, 2024 11:55 am
The primary end-use of lithium, a critical mineral, is in lithium-ion batteries, which are extensively used in electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer electronics.
India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China: Report
April 25, 2024 3:39 pm
India's Ministry of Mines began discussions with Australia and the United States last year, said the four sources, two from India's government and two industry participants.
India to auction Jammu and Kashmir lithium blocks again: Report
March 22, 2024 2:31 pm
The auction will take place again as the government received only two bids in the first round, the source said.
In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports
October 13, 2023 10:19 am
Govt has announced new royalty rates for the mining of lithium, niobium, and rare earths. The idea is to encourage domestic mining of these strategic minerals. Here's what has changed, and how it will help.
Cabinet approves royalty rates for lithium, two other strategic minerals
October 11, 2023 7:35 pm
The royalty rate approval by the Cabinet will enable the Centre to auction lithium, niobium and REEs blocks for the first time in the country
New ‘string’ technology could revolutionise lithium production
September 14, 2023 12:10 pm
A new "string-based" technique for extracting lithium could revolutionise the production of the metal that is essential for all sorts of batteries, including those found in smartphones and electric vehicles.
Baseless, says GSI on claims of lithium find in Rajasthan
May 10, 2023 3:38 am
Earlier in the day, Rajasthan’s Cabinet minister for Mines, Pramod Bhaya, had said: “Recently, the survey completed by GSI in Nagaur’s Degana tehsil has made it clear that there is an abundant reserve of lithium, which is more than Jammu and Kashmir.”
LITHIUM PHOTOS
Lithium deficiency: Signs and why it matters
August 27, 2025 11:16 am
Lithium is a trace mineral that plays an important role in brain health and balance in nervous system. Though rarely discussed, low levels of lithium may affect both mental and physical health. Here are 6 signs to watch for.
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