Gujarat: State to host India’s first Lithium refinery
India’s first Lithium refinery which will process Lithium ore to produce battery-grade material will be set up in Gujarat, state government officials said.
Manikaran Power Limited, one of the country’s largest power trading and renewable energy company will be investing over Rs 1,000 crore to set up this refinery, MK Das, Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister Vijay Rupani told The Indian Express on Thursday.
“They are coming to Gujarat for sure. They are currently exploring a couple of places in Sanand and Dholera to set up this refinery. Lithium is a rare element not usually found in India. The company will be importing Lithium ore from Australia and will be processing it here,” Das added.
