Lithium reserves found in Jammu & Kashmir
The discovery of Lithium reserves in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir would be a game changer for the country and for the Union Territory. It would lead to economic development for the people of J&K, officials said. At present, Chile has world’s largest known lithium reserves at 9.2 million tonnes followed by Australia (5.7 million tonnes), Argentina (2.2 million tonnes), and China (1.5 million tonnes). The discovery of 5.9 million tonnes of Lithium reserves means that India is the second country in the world with Lithium deposits, after Chile that has 9.2 tonnes. It will be a major boost to the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for smartphones, laptops and electric cars. The Geological Survey of India has found “5.9 million tonnes inferred resources of lithium” in the Salal-Haimana area of Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir, which is seen as positive development for India’s Shift towards
a greener economy. Inferred Resources: The term ‘inferred’ refers to the ‘prelimina…
