Key Minerals in Russia: Deputy Prime Minister: Russia Discovers New Lithium Reserves for the First Time in 20 Years
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev announced that Russia has discovered new reserves of rare metal lithium for the first time in over 20 years.
Speaking at a meeting of the Federal Agency for Mineral Resources Development, he said: "The reserves of certain rare metals have increased, and for the first time in more than 20 years, new lithium reserves have been discovered—lithium being an essential raw material for high-tech industries."
Patrushev emphasized that this is extremely important from the perspective of ensuring national resource independence, and therefore it is crucial to maintain the current momentum. He added that incentives encouraging private investment in geological exploration have contributed to this progress.
Lithium is a primary raw material for batteries and is also used in black and non-ferrous metallurgy, nuclear energy, ceramic production, glass manufacturing, and other industries.
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