Chhattisgarh leads India’s charge with first Lithium mine in Korba

India’s first lithium mine is set to open in Katghora, Chhattisgarh, following confirmation by the Geological Survey of India on significant deposits. The National Mineral Exploration Trust announced the decision, with state officials highlighting the mine’s potential to drive development. Preliminary surveys indicate lithium concentrations from 10 to 2,000 parts per million across 250 hectares, also containing rare earth elements.