Coal India to enter critical mineral mining, targets Lithium for .
WEBJan 19, 2024 · ETEnergyWorld. Updated On Jan 19, 2024 at 08:58 AM IST. Ranchi: Stateowned coal mining giant Coal India Ltd ( CIL ), is set to venture into the mining of critical minerals, including lithium, to bolster the country's energy security plans. In a move reflecting India 's growing focus on green energy, CIL is seeking to acquire a block from .