Coal India looking to acquire critical minerals in India and abroad
Aug 22, 2024, at 04:20 am
Kolkata: Coal India Limited (CIL) has intensified efforts to acquire critical minerals, including lithium, both in the domestic market and abroad, and will continue participating in the auction of such mineral blocks, according to the chairman of the world's largest coal producer on August 21, media reports said.
Govt to boost India's critical minerals self-reliance with financial incentives
Aug 15, 2024, at 05:24 am
New Delhi: The government announced on Wednesday its plans to introduce financial incentives for the development of critical minerals, including lithium, as part of its National Critical Minerals Mission.
No bids for Jammu Kashmir lithium block in second auction attempt: Report
Jul 04, 2024, at 05:34 am
New Delhi: India's Jammu and Kashmir received no bids in a second attempt to auction mining rights for lithium reserves discovered last year, Reuters reported citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter.
Coal India to explore lithium blocks in Argentina in collab with US company: Report
Jun 18, 2024, at 10:22 pm
New Delhi: State-owned Coal India Ltd is exploring lithium blocks in Argentina in collaboration with a US company to secure supplies of this crucial battery material, reported Reuters.
India's green energy goals face challenges over reliance on imported critical minerals: ICRA Report
May 23, 2024, at 05:41 am
New Delhi: Concentration of critical minerals in certain geographic regions like China render global supply chains vulnerable to disruptions leading to increased price volatility. This poses significant challenges to India’s energy security due to its total reliance on imports of critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are essential for the green technology transition needed to meet its net-zero commitments by 2070, rating agency ICRA noted in a report.
Shree Cement plans to participate in the Centre's lithium mine auction: Report
Dec 07, 2023, at 06:09 am
New Delhi: Shree Cement plans to participate in the bidding process for lithium mining rights, Reuters reported.
Ministry of Mines to auction 20 blocks of critical minerals in next two weeks
Nov 15, 2023, at 03:53 am
New Delhi: Mines Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao on Tuesday said that the Ministry of Mines is in the process of auctioning 20 blocks of critical minerals including lithium and graphite in the next two weeks.
Shyam Metalics & Energy Limited to make aluminum foil for Lithium-ion cell manufacturing
Sep 25, 2023, at 08:19 pm
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited, a leading integrated metal producer headquartered in Kolkata, officially announces its entry into energy storage sector with battery-grade Aluminum foil, a critical component in Lithium-ion cells.
After Lithium in J&K, large deposits of 15 rare earth elements found in Andhra Pradesh
Apr 05, 2023, at 05:32 am
Hyderabad: National Geophysical Research Institute has discovered significant deposits of 15 rare earth elements (REE) in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district, TOI reported on Tuesday.
Locals optimistic about employment opportunities following Lithium discovery in Jammu and Kashmir
Feb 11, 2023, at 11:31 pm
Srinagar: Locals in the Salal-Haimana area of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir have expressed confidence that the discovery of the Lithium deposits in the country will offer employment opportunities to them.