MOSCOW, April 6 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Russia discovered 276 solid mineral deposits in the past year, President Vladimir Putin said Sunday in a congratulatory message marking Geologist's Day, reported Xinhua.
In a message published by the Kremlin, Putin said that 41 oil and gas condensate fields had also been discovered during the period.
He added that Arctic and continental shelf projects are being successfully implemented, and the replenishment of core mineral resources is being reliably ensured.
In late March, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev reportedly said the country discovered new lithium reserves for the first time in more than 20 years.
Geologist's Day is a holiday for geologists, geophysicists and geochemists in Russia.
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