Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Business Line
Context: India has successfully extracted lithium from the mineral concentrate on a laboratory scale.
- The country has demonstrated its capability to develop technologies for the beneficiation of lithium ore to lithium mineral concentrate.
- The processing and refining methods for lithium ore can vary depending on the type of lithium deposit, the characteristics of the ore, and the intended end-use of the lithium compounds.
India has recently identified a comprehensive list of 30 critical minerals, including lithium, as part of its mineral security strategy.
About Lithium:
- Lithium (Li), sometimes also referred to as ‘White gold’ due to its high demand for rechargeable batteries, is a soft and silvery-white metal.
Major Global Lithium Reserves:
- Chile > Australia > and Argentina are the top countries with Li reserves.
- Lithium Triangle: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia.
