Ukraine Minerals
Ukraine is endowed with a diverse and substantial mineral resource base, estimated to account for about 5% of the world’s total mineral resources despite covering only 0.4% of the Earth’s surface. Below is a detailed overview of the key minerals found in Ukraine, based on available geological data and their significance: Key Minerals in Ukraine Rare Earth Elements (REEs) : Ukraine possesses deposits of rare earth metals, a group of 17 elements critical for high-tech applications such as electronics, defense, aerospace, and renewable energy. These include: Lanthanum and Cerium : Used in TVs, lighting, and catalysts. Neodymium : Essential for wind turbines, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and magnets. Erbium and Yttrium : Applied in nuclear power, lasers, and fiber optics. Dysprosium , Gadolinium , Praseodymium , and others: Used in magnets, lasers, and high-temperature applications. Ukraine has potential REE deposits, but none are currently mined comm...