“The discovery of 5.9 million tonnes of Lithium reserves in Reasi district is the most important discovery in recent times. 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). Sharma said with the discovery of lithium deposits, India has joined only a select group of countries having lithium reserves. 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). Sharma said with the discovery of lithium deposits, India has joined only a select group of countries having lithium reserves.

Source: Indian Express February 13, 2023 04:58 UTC