Govt to auction strategic mineral blocks tomorrow
The concentration of extraction or processing of such minerals in a few countries may lead to supply chain vulnerabilities, says Ministry of Mines.
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India’s Quest For Rare Minerals
Country takes steps to secure supplies of strategic lithium, cobalt, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium and light rare earth elements. But it promises to be a long and arduous journey.
India amends rules to open lithium mining to private players
One of the major reforms proposed in the Bill is the removal of "lithium-bearing minerals" from a prohibited list.
Tata Motors rides on Agratas to fulfil EV aspirations
Gujarat gigafactory will ensure 'political de-risking' and control of the whole supply chain, says Tata Motors
‘Baseless & misleading’: GSI junks reports around lithium reserves in Rajasthan
GSI says it's carrying out exploration for "tungsten, lithium, and associated rare metals" in Nagour, Rajasthan, but drilling work is still on
Sharp rise in lithium-based imports turn J&K lithium find sweeter
Lithium-ion batteries used in hybrid and electric vehicles saw import prices rising to $1,791 million for 5,486 lakh units during April-November 2022 period.
India discovers lithium; may take years to get into batteries
The finding is in the G3 category of initial assessment, which means more research and studies are required to reach the final conclusion.
Battery raw material shortages can derail EV sales and carbon offset plans
EV projections show demand for these materials ranging from two to 12 times the current levels by 2030, depending on the mineral, with the largest growth rate for lithium.
Vital minerals, metals for clean energy dominated by one country—China: IEA
China accounts for 58% of Lithium processing which is key to new battery solutions.
