Discovery of Lithium Resources – Karnataka
July 31 , 2024
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- 1,600 tonnes of lithium resources have been found in Karnataka's Mandya and Yadgiri districts.
- This discovery was made through the initial surveys and some subsurface exploration.
- Lithium, an element on the periodic table, is highly valuable worldwide.
- It was discovered in 1817 by Johan August Arfvedson, its name comes from the Greek word lithos, meaning stone.
- Lithium is the lightest metal, reacts strongly with water, and can be toxic.
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