YU.B. MIRONOV, A.M. KARPUNIN, V.Z. FUKS (VSEGEI)

Ages of formation and types of lithium deposits in foreign countries

The epochs of lithium ore genesis and economic aspects are considered – reserves, resources and the market of lithium. Conclusions are drawn on the state of the mineral resource base of the world and the tasks of the geological service of Russia. The expansion of the use of lithium in various sectors of the economy necessitates the resumption of work on the assessment of the mineral resource base of lithium in Russia.
Keywords: lithium, world market, reserves and resources, spodumene pegmatites, hydromineral raw materials, tasks of Russia.