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India - lithium blocks in Argentina

December 29 , 2023 332 days 507 0
  • India is in the final stages of negotiations to secure a deal for the exploration and development of five lithium blocks in Argentina.
  • After Australia, this is India’s second attempt to sign a foreign partnership for sourcing critical minerals.
  • In 2022, India signed a MoU with Australia's Critical Minerals Facilitation Office (CMFO) to explore five blocks — two dedicated to lithium and three to cobalt.
  • Argentina is home to 21 per cent of the global lithium reserves, which totals 98 million tonnes.
  • This places Argentina second in the world, with Bolivia holding the top spot.

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