Ukrainian President Zelensky could soon reach a agreement with the United States For the joint exploitation of the country’s mineral resources, including rare lands. This agreement provides that theUkraine gives 50% profits deriving from these resources to a fund intended for internal investments in the country.
It is an important compromise, especially if you think of its value. But what amounts are we talking about? And why is it important for America?
The value of rare lands in Ukraine
Ukraine has significant reserves of critical mineralsincluding rare, graphite and lithium lands. According to the Ukrainian geologists association, the country holds about 5% of world mineral resourcesAlthough only 0.4% of the earth’s surface occupies. In particular, it has 22 of the 34 minerals identified as critics by the European Union, fundamental for advanced technologies. However, part of these resources is currently under Russian control.
According to Yulia Svyrydenko, minister of the Ukrainian economy, mineral deposits for a value of 350 billion dollars (about 332.89 billion euros) are now in territories occupied by Russia. This represents a significant loss for Kyiv and a potential advantage for Moscow, which could take advantage of these resources to strengthen its economy and technological industry. Hence the importance of the agreement with the United States.
The strategic importance of rare lands
The abundance of these minerals makes Ukraine a potential Key supplier for the United Stateswho are trying to reduce the dependence on Chinawhich currently dominates the global market, for the supply of critical raw materials. Just think that in the Ukrainian territory there are 22 of the 50 materials considered critical by the United States.
The agreement is of fundamental importance also for Zelensky, to whom collaboration with America It could accelerate the development of mining deposits, providing a source of essential wealth for post-war economic reconstruction.
However, open issues remain regarding the security guarantees required by Kyiv as an integral part of the agreement. In fact, the Ukrainian president is expected in Washington in the next days To finalize the details of the cessation with President Donald Trump.
What’s precious in Ukraine
Ukraine is one of the richest countries in Europe In terms of natural resources and plays a key role in the global market of critical minerals and rare lands. Among the most precious materials that the country possesses are Titanium, lithium, beryllium, manganese, gallium, uranium, zirconium, graphite, apatite, fluorite and nickel.
The most strategic resources of Ukraine are:
- titanium, an essential metal for the aerospace industry and defense;
- lithium, fundamental for the production of batteries for electric cars and electronic devices;
- Beerillium and Gallium, elements are crucial for the high-tech industry and telecommunications;
- Manganese and Nichel, which are essential components in the production of steel and special alloys;
- Uranium, a strategic material for nuclear energy;
- The graphite that is necessary for batteries, semiconductors and other advanced industrial applications.
We are talking about use in sectors all now fundamental For the development and economy of the main world powers, but above all destined to take more and more foot. For this reason, their management has been moved to the center of the debate and could change the geopolitical fate of many countries, even those of the war conflict in place between Ukraine and Russia.
