NMDC in talks with Russia's Rosatom over lithium investments, sources say

Published 10 Nov 2026, 15:55 IST

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Rosatom and Russian miner Nornickel, however, are developing the country’s largest lithium deposit through their PolarLithium joint venture, with commercial production expected to begin by 2030

— The Hindu
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Indian state-run miner NMDC Ltd is in talks with Russia's Rosatom to invest in lithium projects. These discussions are part of India's strategy to secure supplies for battery and EV industries. NMDC aims to enhance its global mineral diversification strategy and has formed a team for due diligence…

— The Economic Times

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Indian state-run miner NMDC Ltd is in talks with Russia's Rosatom to invest in lithium projects. These discussions are part of India's strategy to secure supplies for battery and EV industries. NMDC aims to enhance its global mineral diversification strategy and has formed a team for due diligence…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article 10 Nov 2026, 15:55 IST

NMDC in talks with Russia's Rosatom over lithium investments, sources say

Indian state-run miner NMDC Ltd is in talks with Russia's Rosatom to invest in lithium projects. These discussions are part of India's strategy to secure supplies for battery and EV industries. NMDC aims to enhance its global mineral diversification strategy and has formed a team for due diligence…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 23:17 IST

NMDC said to be in talks with Russia’s Rosatom over lithium investments

Rosatom and Russian miner Nornickel, however, are developing the country’s largest lithium deposit through their PolarLithium joint venture, with commercial production expected to begin by 2030

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