Geological Survey of India has for the first time established 5.9 million tonnes inferred resources (G3) of lithium in Salal-Haimana area of Reasi District of Jammu & Kashmir (UT).
In a first in country, 5.9 million tonnes Lithium deposits found in J-K
In a first in country, 5.9 million tonnes Lithium deposits found in J-K
DC Reasi says, "Geological Survey of India was working for past 5-6 years on bauxite reserves in Salalkote area. As per their report, there is availability of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves in this bauxite composite."
China is the fifth largest lithium producer country globally, Chinese companies control half of global lithium production and over 70% of Li battery production.
China's Tianqi Lithium is 2nd largest shareholder in Sociedad Química y Minera, a Chilean mining company
Geological Survey of India announced that lithium reserves have been found for the first time in India in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir. Largest Lithium reserves globally in tonnes: 1) Chile - 8M 2) India - 5.9M 3) Australia - 2.7M 4) Argentina - 2M 5) China - 1M
These two companies held 30% of the global market share. Ireland, Canada and Zimbabwe host Chinese state-owned lithium mining companies. World’s 148 out of 200 Li battery mega factories are located in China, Europe (21) North America (11)
Lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu & Kashmir’s Reasi district