Ukraine is positioning itself to enter the global lithium industry as the country prepares to close applications on December 12 for its first-ever lithium Production Sharing Agreement, covering the “Dobra” hard-rock deposit The tender comes as Kyiv seeks to revive its mining and processing base, re-launch geological exploration and build a broader critical minerals sector that could anchor Ukraine more firmly within Western supply chains
The discussion follows earlier analysis of Ukraine’s role in the titanium value chain, where the country has long-standing expertise, an established presence in chloride-process feedstock and a historically strong resource base Supporters argue that many of these strengths can be leveraged as Ukraine moves toward lithium — a metal undergoing rapid transformation and increasing geopolitical scrutiny
Over the past five years, lithium has shifted from a niche commodity to a key industrial material, underpinning electric vehicles, energy storage, digital infrastructure and AI-related growth
