Clear Picture On J&K Lithium Reserves After G2 Survey: Reddy

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said the initial findings do not indicate significant lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir and a clearer assessment will be available only after Geological Survey of India completes its ongoing G2-level exploration in January next year.

- Observer News Service

Coal and mines minister Reddy said the survey will provide definitive data on the extent, quality and economic viability of the mineral reserves.

In early 2023, officials claimed to have found a 5.9 million tonne of the nonferrous metal reserve in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district following a G3 (advanced) study of GSI.

"There is a discussion across the country about the lithium reserve (in J&K). Generally, the government goes for auction after getting the G4 report from GSI but we have done G4 and G3 surveys for lithium while a G2 study is underway which will be completed by January," Reddy told reporters.