The Kolmozerskoye deposit in the Murmansk region, the largest in Russia, will become the main source of lithium for the domestic industry.
A joint venture between Nornickel and Rosatom is investing 91 billion rubles in the creation of lithium carbonate and hydroxide production, which will completely cover the country's needs for this critical metal by 2030.
Currently, Russia imports the entire volume of lithium needed to produce batteries and electric vehicles. The development of the Kolmozerskoye deposit will not only eliminate dependence on external supplies, but also create a complete cycle — from raw material extraction to the production of electric vehicles.
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The project covers 24.5% of Russian lithium reserves. The license for development was obtained by Polar Lithium LLC, which plans to start mining in the next five years. This is the first such project in the Arctic after work stopped in Transbaikalia. Experts emphasize that the region will become a center for the creation of new technologies — from ore processing to the production of finished products.
International cooperation is also being discussed: attracting American companies could accelerate the introduction of innovations. However, the key goal remains unchanged — to ensure Russia's raw material security.
Lithium is a key component for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems. Localizing its extraction and processing will reduce the risks of sanctions pressure.
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