{"id":786242,"date":"2025-08-20T23:36:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T20:36:03","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-08-25T23:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T20:45:10","slug":"the-government-of-ukraine-has-approved-the-lists-of-strategic-and-critical-minerals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.eba.com.ua\/en\/the-government-of-ukraine-has-approved-the-lists-of-strategic-and-critical-minerals\/","title":{"rendered":"The Government of Ukraine has approved the lists of strategic and critical minerals"},"content":{"rendered":"

To improve the management of mineral resources and align with national and international priorities, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 845 \u201cOn the approval of the lists of minerals and components of strategic and critical importance, and the lists of subsoil areas (i.e mineral deposits) of strategic and\/or critical importance\u201d dated 14 July 2025 (the \u201cResolution<\/strong>\u201d), which establishes the national list of critical and strategic minerals and lays the groundwork for a more transparent and investment-oriented regulatory framework.<\/p>\n

Background<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ukraine possesses a rich and diverse mineral base, including significant reserves of iron ore, manganese, coal, uranium, and critical raw materials, such as lithium, graphite, titanium, and rare earth elements. These resources are vital for industrial development, defence, green energy transition and the economic growth (to learn more about the economic potential of Ukrainian mineral resources see Picture 1. Regional value of Ukraine`s mineral resources). In response to growing geopolitical and economic challenges, the Ukrainian government has prioritised the strategic management of its mineral wealth.<\/p>\n

Picture 1. Regional value of Ukraine\u2019s mineral resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Source: <\/em>Ukraine Invest<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Newly approved lists of minerals of strategic and critical importance<\/strong><\/p>\n

As stated, Resolution No. 845 establishes the national list of critical and strategic minerals and lays the groundwork for an improved regulatory framework.<\/p>\n

The Resolution No.845 aims to ensure proper implementation of the objectives set out in Chapter 13 (Critical Raw Materials Management) of Ukraine\u2019s Plan under the Ukraine Facility<\/a> \u2116244-p dated 18 March 2024. The Resolution No.845 and its annexes are available at the following link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the adoption of the Resolution No.845, the Ukrainian Government reviewed and classified the country`s mineral resources into two categories:<\/p>\n