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Ukraine suffers from a consistent lack of sufficient foreign investment, and the daunting task ahead involves tapping into immensely capital-intensive and risky undertakings such as mineral mining. Mining may emerge as a necessary endeavor for Ukraine to rebuild its economy but will meet hurdles of time, security, and investment.
U.S. Dependence and Strategic Minerals
The U.S. possesses its own interests in reducing reliance on adversaries like China for critical minerals. The Department of Interior and other government agencies define minerals considered essential for economic and military power. In essence, U.S. dependence on foreign imports for 19 of 22 critical minerals puts immense pressure on exploring alternatives such as Ukraine.