TNPSC Thervupettagam

Lithium and copper mine in Argentina

January 9 , 2023 689 days 644 0
  • India has identified two lithium mines and one copper mine in Argentina for a possible acquisition or long-term lease.
  • KABIL, a joint venture formed through the participation of National Aluminium Company (Nalco), Hindustan Copper (HCL) and MECL.
  • It aims to ensure consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals in the domestic market.
  • Argentina is currently the 4th largest producer of Lithium across the globe.
  • Together with Chile and Bolivia, the north-west of the country forms the so-called “Lithium Triangle”.
  • Australia is the top lithium producer globally.
  • Lithium is found in cedemine rock formation and in brine form, which is called salar in Latin America.
  • The other alternative is its liquid form.

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