Lithium reserve found in India
- January 11, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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Lithium reserve found in India
Subject: natural resources
Context: Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) survey estimates the presence of 1,600 tonnes of lithium resources in the igneous rocks of the Marlagalla-Allapatna region of Karnataka’s Mandya district
Concept:
- Lithium is a silver white and alkali metal i.e., Alkali metal are any of the six chemical elements that make up Group 1 (Ia) of the periodic table—namely, lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), and francium (Fr). The alkali metals are so called because reaction with water forms alkalies (i.e., strong bases capable of neutralizing acids).
- AMD is carrying out surface and sub-surface exploration for lithium in potential geological domains of the country.
- Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries powering electric vehicles (EVs), laptops and mobile phones etc. has led to a “lithium rush” in the world i.e., Acquiring constant supply of lithium for these sensitive sectors.
- India’s strategy has been to have share in global value chain by: 1) Domestic exploration 2) Deals and joint ventures with the Lithium triangle countries.
About Lithium Triangle: