Putin says Russia discovered 276 solid mineral deposits in 2025

Moscow (ANTARA) - Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a congratulatory message on Sunday (5/4) to mark World Geologist’s Day, revealed that Russia has successfully discovered 276 solid mineral deposits in the past year. In the message published by the Kremlin, Putin detailed that 41 oil and gas condensate fields were also found during that period. He stated that projects in the Arctic and on the continental shelf have been successfully implemented, and the replenishment of key mineral resources has been well assured. At the end of March, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev reported that Russia has discovered new lithium reserves for the first time in more than 20 years. World Geologist’s Day is a holiday for geologists, geophysicists, and geochemists in Russia.