In Short : The Ministry of Mines held a workshop and roadshow on April 8, 2025, to launch the Exploration Licence (EL) regime and Tranche-1 auction of 13 mineral blocks. Aimed at boosting private participation in exploring strategic minerals like lithium and REEs, the event outlined auction timelines, eligibility, and procedures, marking a major step […]
India-Argentina sign MoU to boost critical minerals exploration with focus on lithium – EQ
In Short : India and Argentina have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in lithium and critical mineral exploration. This agreement builds on previous efforts, including India’s investment in lithium blocks in Argentina’s Catamarca province. The partnership aims to secure a stable lithium supply for India’s electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors, supporting its clean […]
More Lithium For EVs: After J&K, New Reserves Found In Rajasthan – EQ Mag
Lithium reserves have reportedly been found in Degana’s Renvat hill and its surrounding areas in Rajasthan, which once supplied tungsten to the country As per officials, the quantity of lithium in Degana is higher than in Jammu & Kashmir and can cater to 80% of the country’s demand Lithium is one of the major elements […]
Innovation, cost of storage to decide future of renewable energy in India: Tarun Kapoor – EQ Mag
Only 8 per cent of India has been explored so far, we are very sure that if we explore we will find Lithium and something else as well, he said.He stressed that it is important that materials like Lithium to produce batteries are available in India.So if we have to transition into the space where […]
India needs carefully crafted multi-dimensional mineral policy: Eco Survey – EQ Mag
The country has resources of nickel, cobalt, molybdenum and heavy REEs, but further exploration would be required to evaluate the quantities of their reserves Cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements (REEs) are critical for producing electric vehicles and batteries and harnessing solar power and wind energy. “While the demand for critical minerals is […]
India’s Future is Driven by Electric Vehicles & Fuelled by Lithium – EQ Mag Pro
From public transportation to e-scooters the entire transport industry is turning electric. It’s been a while since the winds of the electric vehicle ecosystem are orbiting the Indian automotive spectrum, and now these wind currents are pointing toward a more promising, prosperous and sustainable future for India. The sheer serious and extensive efforts by the […]
Iron-Laced Carbon Nanofibers Produce Better Energy Storage Capacities – EQ Mag Pro
A new study offers a revolutionary technique to improve battery and capacitor storage performance. The researchers devised a simple yet effective method for producing a high-performance material for use in lithium-ion storage devices. On April 1st, researchers reported their findings in the journal Nano Research. Why Lithium? As the world moves toward carbon neutrality, energy […]
Reliance New Energy Limited acquires assets of Lithium Werks – EQ Mag Pro
Mumbai (Maharashtra) : Reliance New Energy Limited (“Reliance”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, on Monday, signed definitive agreements to acquire substantially all of the assets of Lithium Werks BV (“Lithium Werks”) for a total transaction value of USD 61 million including funding for future growth. The assets include the entire patent portfolio of […]
Himalayan Surprise: Chinese Scientists Find Enormous Lithium Deposit
As Bloomberg reported, a group of Chinese scientists found an extensive lithium source on Mount Everest, possibly containing up to 1.0125 million tons of lithium oxide. According to the website ScienceNet.cn, a research team funded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered a large lithium deposit at the Qiongjiagang peak on Mount Everest, which is […]
Gotion High-Tech Begins Construction on New Lithium Production Complex in Jiangxi – EQ Mag Pro
Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech announced on December 29 last year that construction has begun on its new lithium production complex in Yifeng County in China’s Jiangxi Province. The commencement of the project was part of a series of local industrial projects initiated in the fourth quarter of 2021. Scheduled for completion in the fourth […]
