Is It Too Soon To Celebrate Lithium Discovery In Jammu And Kashmir?
By Hera Rizwan The Geological Survey of India, which also evaluates India's mineral resources, discovered 5.9 million tonnes of lithium resources - a first for the nation - in the Salal-Haimana region of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, according to areport released on February 9 by the Indian Ministry of Mines. Since then, the discovery has been hailed as a game-changer for India's green economy, but is it too soon to declare that it actually is one? Why is the discovery important for India?In today's world, lithium is one of the most crucial metals. Among other things, it's used to constr...