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Andhra Pradesh Secures Pact for Lithium and Gallium Exploration in Kadapa Basin
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 04:33 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a pact to explore lithium and gallium deposits in the Kadapa Basin, aiming to tap into the growing demand for critical minerals.
The Andhra Pradesh government has entered into a pact to explore lithium and gallium deposits in the Kadapa Basin, a region known for its mineral wealth. The agreement, signed earlier this month, is intended to attract investment and expertise in the extraction of these critical minerals.
The Kadapa Basin has long been considered a promising site for lithium and gallium, both of which are essential for batteries and advanced electronics. By formalizing the exploration process, the state aims to streamline regulatory approvals and encourage private sector participation.
Officials say the pact aligns with the national push to secure domestic sources of strategic minerals, reducing reliance on imports for the growing electric vehicle and technology industries. The exploration activities are expected to create new job opportunities and stimulate local economic growth.
While details of the partner company and project timelines remain undisclosed, the government has emphasized its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement throughout the exploration phase.
The Kadapa Basin has long been considered a promising site for lithium and gallium, both of which are essential for batteries and advanced electronics. By formalizing the exploration process, the state aims to streamline regulatory approvals and encourage private sector participation.
Officials say the pact aligns with the national push to secure domestic sources of strategic minerals, reducing reliance on imports for the growing electric vehicle and technology industries. The exploration activities are expected to create new job opportunities and stimulate local economic growth.
While details of the partner company and project timelines remain undisclosed, the government has emphasized its commitment to sustainable mining practices and community engagement throughout the exploration phase.