Mapped: Ukraine’s Mineral Resources - 2025

Mining & Minerals - Evaluations / Critical Mineral Resources

Venditti of Virtual Capatalist mapped the location of Ukraine’s Mineral Resources in mid-march 2025.
 
The proposed Reconstruction Investment Fund references “deposits of minerals, hydrocarbons, oil, and gas”. Most notably, the White House personnel have shown interest in rare-earth reserves— a group of 17 chemically similar elements critical to manufacturing high-tech products, including loudspeakers and computer hard drives. The data for this graphic comes from the Ukrainian Geologic Survey (here)

Ukraine’s Untapped Resource Potential

Ukraine claims to hold nearly $15 trillion worth of mineral resources, making it one of the most resource-rich nations in Europe. The country is home to the continent’s largest reserves of lithium, titanium, and uranium. According to data from the Ukrainian Geologic Survey, Ukraine possesses 5% of the world’s mineral resources, including 23 of the 50 materials deemed critical by the U.S. government. These include:

• Titanium – Used in aerospace and military applications


• Graphite – Essential for battery production


• Lithium – A key component of lithium-ion batteries


• Beryllium – Vital for defense and telecommunications


• Rare Earth Elements – Crucial for electronics, renewable energy, and defense industries


• Uranium

Geopolitical and Economic Implications

Access to Ukraine’s resource wealth could strengthen U.S. supply chains and reduce reliance on China, which dominates rare earth processing. However, securing investment and ensuring stable extraction remains a challenge amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.