Mineral Agreement with the USA: Which Regions of Ukraine Have Deposits of Rare Earth Metals.
Main Regions of Ukraine with Rare Earth Metals
According to Doctor of Geological Sciences Olena Remezova, Ukraine has significant reserves of rare earth metals, which are key for high technologies. The main deposits are concentrated in Zhytomyr and Cherkasy regions and in Eastern Pryazovya.
Rare earth metals consist of 17 elements that are used in environmentally friendly production, defense industry, and electronics. These metals are of great importance in the development of modern technologies.
Rich deposits of parisite, a rare mineral with cerium, have been discovered in the Petrovo-Hnutivske deposit, and in the Novopoltavske deposit, apatite with yttrium, samarium, terbium, europium, and others.
The Mazurivske and Azovske deposits in Eastern Pryazovya contain zirconium, lanthanum, cesium, and neodymium - all in one location.
Despite the potential for extraction, Ukraine has not yet fully developed this industry. The extraction of lithium and rare earth metals is at the stage of research and discussion, but the international community, particularly the USA, is showing active interest in Ukrainian resources.
It is also important to note that Ukraine is an important participant in the global market for metals such as lithium, titanium, graphite, and uranium.
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