India’s rich seabed offers an opportunity to meet domestic demand with a large commitment to deep-sea mining at the political, scientific, and technical levels.
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Similarly, the Geological Survey of India has found nearly 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves triggering hope to move away from dependence on South American reserves and China’s hold on refining.
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Minerals in Indian Ocean can turn India self-sufficient in nickel, cobalt: International Seabed Authority chief https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/minerals-in-indian-ocean-can-turn-india-self-sufficient-in-nickel-cobalt-international-seabed-authority-chief/articleshow/97913842.cms
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Lithium, energy source for future: Geological Survey has been digging for it https://www.onmanorama.com/lifestyle/news/2023/02/27/lithium-energy-source-future-geological-survey-has-been-digging.html
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