The U.S. is seeking access to more than 20 raw materials

The U.S. is seeking access to more than 20 raw materials considered strategically critical to its interests, including some non-minerals such as oil and natural gas. Among them are Ukraine's deposits of titanium, which is used for making aircraft wings and other aerospace manufacturing, and uranium, which is used for nuclear power, medical equipment and weapons.

Ukraine also has lithium, graphite and manganese, which are used in electric vehicle batteries.

 

Ukraine signs deal to give US access to rare minerals with Trump admin 'committed to a peace process': Bessent

The deal will give the US access to Ukraine's rare minerals in exchange for continued support in its war with Russia