Lithium

In the first part of this series, we saw that Lithium and other key minerals used in Lithium-ion batteries are non-uniformly spread over the globe. While developed countries are aggressive about controlling the mines of the critical minerals, considering India's clean energy goals and corresponding significant local demand for batteries by 2030, a strong and timely action needs to be taken for gaining energy security and self-sufficiency. Although the recent finds of Lithium resources in Jammu, Kashmir and Rajasthan are promising, the analysis of their grade, actual extraction of Lithium, and securing supply of other materials like Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, and Graphite is equally crucial.