1600 Tonnes Lithium Reserve Discovered in Karnataka

New Delhi: The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, has identified 1,600 tonnes of lithium resources in Karnataka, informed Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who oversees multiple portfolios including Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, announced in the Parliament.

According to him, AMD has identified 1,600 tonnes of lithium resources in the Marlagalla area of Mandya district of Karnataka through preliminary surveys and limited subsurface exploration.

Sharing this information in a written reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha, Dr Singh added that

AMD is actively exploring potential geological domains for lithium in other parts of India, including Korba District in Chhattisgarh. Additionally, major mica belts in Rajasthan, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh, as well as pegmatite belts in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka, are being investigated for their lithium potential.