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India's Energy Future appears bright. India is set to open its first lithium mines in Chhattisgarh, marking a significant milestone in our pursuit of self-reliance in critical and strategic minerals. As we know, these minerals are essential for various sectors, including renewable energy, defense, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, high-tech electronics, telecommunications and transportation. Currently, India heavily relies on imports to meet the growing demand for these vital resources. Lithium, in particular, is crucial for the production of lithium-ion batteries, which power electric vehicles—an industry experiencing unprecedented growth. This initiative not only promises to boost our domestic capabilities but also positions India as a key player in the global transition towards sustainable energy. Let's embrace this opportunity to innovate, create jobs, and pave the way for a greener future! #LithiumMines #Chhattisgarh #SustainableEnergy #ElectricVehicles #India #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #SelfReliance https://lnkd.in/gCKaUQWf

Some Thoughts: South Asia (musings from the desk of a retired geologist) South Asia has a population of over 2.0 Billion and its energy mix is dominated by fossil fuels like Coal, Oil and Natural Gas. Coal forms the main core of the energy mix in India. Pakistan and Bangladesh derive their energy mainly from a mix of gas and petroleum products. Renewables also form a large proportion of the energy mix in India and Pakistan, contributing over 30% of the power generating capacity. Renewables usage is quite low in Bangladesh. The sub continent produces an est 815,000 bopd and 9.2 bcfd but has to import 6.5X of its oil production and 0.5X of its gas production to fulfill growing domestic requirements. Power black outs are a frequent occurrence in the region. The situation is also quite dire due to the fuel imports which translates to major financial, debt burdens and security of supply concerns. There is a strong incentive to increase domestic E&P activity through State / Local E&P players and foreign investments. Recent exploration history suggests that there are areas more suited for ILX like Sulaiman FB, Lw Indus, Bombay, Cambay, Brenner, Inboard KG and Assam,…. And areas with demonstrable upside like Potwar and Kirthar FB. The Greater DW Bengal Fan is thought to hold tremendous biogenic gas potential. The presence of seeps in the Makran, DW Kutch, Middle Indus and the Himalayan Foreland is also intriguing and is worth checking out. #India #Pakistan #Bangladesh #OilGasExploration #Oil #Gas #Geology

WRI India kickstarts its annual Event Accelerating Clean Energy (ACE) in India with the release of the working paper Critical Minerals for India's Clean Energy Transition authored by Niharika Tagotra (Dr.) (PhD), Nidhi Srivastava, Abhinav Sharma and T S Gowthami. The paper unpacks the meaning of the term “critical” in “critical minerals” by highlighting the vulnerabilities that affect the availability of these minerals in India. It maps the critical mineral scenario for India by examining the domestic vulnerabilities of India’s critical mineral supplies and unpacking the political economy of global mineral resource flows while contextualizing them for India’s energy transition. I Based on the observations, it suggests a way forward for India to secure its critical minerals economy. The paper was released by Mozaharul Alam, Pramod Rao, Jennifer Layke, Madhav Pai, Bharath Jairaj and Deepak Krishnan at the #ACE2024 Inaugural Session. Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/gdsHhKj8 #ACE2024 #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition Ahona Datta Gupta, Shivani Shah, Vaibhav Pahel

India's Discovery of White Gold - Lithium Lithium, often called "white gold," is indispensable for rechargeable batteries used in devices ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles. Over the past decade, global lithium production has surged nearly fourfold, yet demand continues to outstrip supply. This imbalance has brought significant attention to the Lithium Triangle - comprising Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina—which houses over half of the world's lithium reserves. In a significant development, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) recently identified 5.9 million tonnes of inferred lithium resources in Salal-Haimana, Jammu & Kashmir. This discovery positions India as the holder of the seventh-largest lithium resource globally, accounting for approximately 5.5% of the world's total. Despite this, transitioning these inferred resources into proven reserves will require time. Currently, India depends substantially on lithium imports from countries such as the USA, Australia, Chile, China, Argentina, and Bolivia. On January 15, 2024, India's Ministry of Mines formalized an agreement between Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) and Catamarca's state-owned enterprise, CAMYEN S.E. This agreement permits KABIL to explore and develop five lithium brine blocks in Catamarca—Cortadera-I, Cortadera-VII, Cortadera-VIII, Cateo-2022-01810132, and Cortadera-VI—spanning approximately 15,703 hectares, with an estimated project cost of around ₹200 crores. Furthermore, KABIL plans to establish a branch office in Catamarca. While lithium extraction is pivotal for modern batteries, it presents considerable environmental and health challenges. According to a report by euronews.green, producing one ton of lithium requires about 2.2 million liters of water, stressing water resources in affected regions. On average, an electric vehicle (EV) battery contains around 8 kg of lithium, 14 kg of cobalt, and 20 kg of manganese, although this varies with battery size. For instance, a Tesla Model S battery comprises about 62.6 kg (138 pounds) of lithium. #kabil #caymen #lithium #mining #gsi #usgs #batteries #lithiumbattery #whitegold #environment #KhanijBideshIndiaLimited #electricvehicle #environment #camyen Ministry of Mines, Govt of India

Clearly there are exciting times ahead for India in the critical minerals space! With India now part of the US-led Minerals Security Finance Network, there are significant opportunities for both public and private sectors to collaborate in securing essential resources like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. This move strengthens India's position in the EV and electronics sectors, while also reducing reliance on China. Companies like Attero, which extract Critical Materials, Rare Earths, and Precious metals from Lithium Ion batteries, Black Mass, and eWaste, are looking to contribute to building resilient supply chains throughputs without polluting the environment. Attero produces more than 22+ Critical Materials, Rare Earths and Precious Metals and is India's most advanced Mixed Metal refining company. Narendra Modi NITI Aayog Official Amit Verma Ministry of Mines, Govt of India Amitabh Kant VK Saraswat Dr. Preeti Banzal Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India Jasjit Singh Indian Ministry of Finance Attero Nitin Gupta Rohan Gupta Gaurav Gupta Mayank Sinha Department of Defence Production Ministry of Defence DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India GUJARAT MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED Anupam Jalote United States India Trade Commission United States–India Science and Technology Endowment Fund US-India Strategic Partnership Forum #Sustainability #CriticalMinerals #EVRevolution #CleanEnergy https://lnkd.in/g5wacZ_K

Exploring the Non-CIL Blocks in Madhya Pradesh – Singrauli Coal Fields Cluster Today, we bring you an overview of the non-CIL blocks in the Singrauli CF Cluster of Madhya Pradesh. This region is pivotal for India's coal industry, and understanding its exploration status is crucial for future developments. Below is a summary table of the non-CIL blocks in the Singrauli CF Cluster and their current exploration status: 1.) Moher & Moher Amlohri Extn: Explored 2.) Amelia: Explored 3.) Amelia North: Explored 4.) Mara-II Mahan: Regionally Explored 5.) Mahan: Explored 6.) Dhirault: Partly Explored 7.) Suliari: Explored 8.) Dongrital-II: Partly Explored 9.) Jhara South & North: Regionally Explored 10.) Sarai West: Under Exploration 11.) Sarai East: Regionally Explored 12.) Barimahuli: Partially Explored 13.) Gondbahera Ujhena & East: Partially Explored 14.) Makri Barka: Explored 15.) Pachaur: Under Exploration 16.) Bandha: Explored 17.) Bandha North: Under Exploration 18.) Chhatrasal: Explored These blocks represent significant opportunities for further exploration and development, ensuring a steady supply of coal to meet India's energy needs. Our team at SIS is dedicated to assisting stakeholders in navigating these opportunities with expert insights and strategic planning. #ShivaniIndiaSolutions #SIS #CoalIndustry #Exploration #EnergySector #MadhyaPradesh #Singrauli #CoalBlocks #Sustainability

LITHIUM RESERVES IN #INDIA: #Lithium is a soft, silvery-white non-ferrous metal and is one of the key components in rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and electric vehicles. It is also used in some non-rechargeable batteries for things like heart pacemakers, toys and clocks. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) had for the first time in India's history established Lithium inferred resources of 5.9 million tonnes in #Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. Months after India's first lithium reserves, the GSI has found another reserve of the crucial mineral in Degana in #Rajasthan's Nagaur district. These reserves are believed to be much bigger in quantity (than found in J&K) and can meet 80% of the total country's demand. WHY ACCESS TO OR CONTROL OVER LITHIUM IS IMPORTANT? - India’s #electric-vehicle (EV) market was valued at $383.5 million in 2021, and is expected to expand to $152.21 billion in 2030. - India imported 450 million units of lithium batteries valued at $929.26 million (₹6,600 crore) in 2019-2020. - The ongoing global transition to low-carbon economies, the rapid expansion of AI and 5G networks will greatly reshape global and regional geopolitics in favour of those possessing and producing lithium. WHAT IS THE REASON BEHIND INVESTORS STAYING AWAY FROM Li BLOCK AUCTIONS? - Difficulties around extracting and processing lithium: From hard rock pegmatite deposits. - Underdeveloped mineral reporting standards: Used in tender documents. Other complaints of prospective bidders: - Bid documents have limited information of the block, - Block being too small to apply modern mineral systems-based tools, - No clarity on whether any beneficiation study had been conducted to assess the feasibility of extracting and processing lithium from the resources identified in J&K, - Absence of an investor-friendly resource classification code, etc. The Indian government in June last year, listed 30 minerals, including lithium, nickel, titanium, vanadium and tungsten as critical to its quest for cleaner energy.  For Lithium and other critical minerals' exploration survey case studies, please contact us at sales@wavegeos.com Ola Electric National Mineral Development Corporation (Nmdc) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

India's Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), is spearheading a new initiative to enhance the extraction of critical minerals like lithium and rare earth elements. With significant funding allocated to research and development, this initiative is a strategic move to reduce India's reliance on imports and build a robust domestic industry. The recent efforts in Chhattisgarh and Jammu and Kashmir highlight both the challenges and the potential of this ambitious project. This could be a turning point for India's energy independence and a key driver of its role in the global energy transition. #CSIRNIIST #MinistryOfMines #Chhattisgarh #JammuAndKashmir #CriticalMinerals #EnergyIndependence #India #EnergyTransition #Lithium https://lnkd.in/ddYE9WGU

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐗 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐈𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 BatX Energies Pvt. Ltd. has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Critical Minerals Extraction plant (HUB-1) in Uttar Pradesh. This milestone marks a significant leap in extracting vital materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from used lithium-ion batteries, directly addressing the challenges of resource scarcity. These critical minerals are essential for supporting India's rapidly expanding EV sector and reducing the nation’s dependence on imports, reinforcing the vision of a Net Zero 2070 and AtmaNirbhar Bharat. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdzFugHG #EVsector #BatXEnergies #CriticalMineralsExtraction #Digitalterminal BatX Energies |Utkarsh Singh 🇮🇳| Jyoti Janda| Rajeev Ranjan

Metallurgy and Conservation of Mineral Resources in focus for research and development support from the Ministry of Mines, Govt of India. Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India provides funds to Academic institutions, universities, national institutes and R&D institutions recognized with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India for implementing R&D projects under Science and Technology Programme Scheme of Ministry of Mines with the vision to promote research in applied geosciences, mineral exploration, mining and allied areas, mineral processing, optimum utilization and conservation of the mineral resources of the country, for the benefit of the nation and its people. #mineralresources #circulareconomy #metallurgy #conservation #mineralprocessing #mineralexploration #mining #researchanddevelopment