Ukraine has launched a tender for the right to develop the Dobra lithium deposit in the central Kirovohrad region, a move hailed as a cornerstone of its new minerals cooperation deal with the United States The announcement, made by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, underscores Kyiv’s strategy to leverage its critical mineral wealth — estimated at around 5% of global reserves — to attract Western investment and reduce dependence on China for processing
Lithium, essential for battery production, is considered one of Ukraine’s most strategic assets, with the Dobra site believed to hold significant reserves