The Kolmozerskoye lithium deposit in the Murmansk Region is considered the largest in Russia (18.9% of domestic reserves, 75 million tons) and the most promising. In addition to lithium, it contains reserves of niobium, tantalum and beryllium. The estimated resources of lithium oxide in the P1 category are 152.6 thousand tons, tantalum pentoxide — 1215 tons, niobium pentoxide — 1485 tons.
Rosatom and Nornickel are jointly interested in developing the field. In April 2022, the companies signed an agreement on joint projects to develop this area and further deep processing of lithium raw materials.
Currently, lithium, one of the key elements for batteries (including electric vehicles), is not produced in Russia.
Source: Interfax
