Geological Survey rejects claims of lithium reserves in Rajasthan

GSI on Tuesday rejected media reports that large lithium reserves exist in Rajasthan as "baseless".

"Media reports published in various newspapers regarding the finding of large lithium reserves by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), in Degana area, Nagaur district, Rajasthan are completely baseless and misleading," GSI said.

According to the report, neither the regional nor central GSI headquarters provided such information. GSI is exploring for tungsten, lithium, and rare metals mineralisation in the Degana area, Nagour district, Rajasthan, since 2019-20, and the drilling work is ongoing.

The resources will not be determined until the drilling work has been completed and the report is finalized.