Jammu, July 10 -- A comprehensive geological studies are currently in progress to further explore the lithium reserves discovered in the Salal-Haimna area of Reasi district.

These studies, aimed at upgrading the exploration status from the current G3 (inferred) level to at least G2 (general exploration) level, are expected to be completed by December 31, 2025, paving the way for a more informed auction of the strategically significant mineral block.

This was informed by Principal Secretary, Mining, Anil Kumar Singh, while speaking in this meeting to review the functioning of the Department of Geology and Mining.

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a comprehensive review of the operations and future strategies of the Department of Geology ...