Mapped: Ukraine’s Mineral Resources
An anticipated minerals deal between the United States and Ukraine was not signed today after a contentious Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.
Ukraine’s Mineral Resources
Ukraine claims to have 23 of 50 strategic materials identified as critical by the U.S.
- 🌍 5% of the world’s mineral resources are in Ukraine
- 💰 Total mineral value: nearly $15 trillion
- 🔑 Key competitive minerals: Titanium, Graphite, Lithium, Beryllium, and Rare Earths
Dataset
| Element | Reserves (tonnes) | Global Production (%) | Reserves Global Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | 18,600,000 t | 4% | #5 |
| Manganese | 140,000,000 t | 1.6% | #4 |
| Iron | 6,500,000,000 t | 1.5% | #8 |
| Beryllium | 13,900 t | – | – |
| Lithium | Classified | – | #1 (Europe) |
| Titanium | Classified | 7% | #9 |
| Uranium | Classified | 2% | #1 (Europe) |