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India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Catamarca, Argentina, to enhance its access to lithium, a crucial mineral for electric vehicles and renewable energy. The Union Minister for Coal & Mines, Shri G Kishan Reddy, met with H.E. Raúl Alejandro Jalil, Governor of Catamarca, to discuss lithium exploration, mining opportunities, and investment prospects. The discussions also included ongoing projects of KABIL and Greenko, as well as future lithium ventures and offtake arrangements.