India's Lithium Mining Dreams Halted Amidst Challenges

• India's lithium mining plans in Salal, Jammu and Kashmir, have been stalled due to lack of bidders and geological challenges.
• The lithium reserve, initially reported to be significant, is much less and in a difficult-to-mine clay-deposit form.
• The region's political instability, militant threats, and environmental concerns further complicate the mining prospects.

Source: Rest of World