A Landmark Event for Ukraine’s Resource Economy
On September 24, 2025, Kyiv will host the first international United by Mining Forum — an annual event designed to position Ukraine as a global partner in critical raw materials, energy, construction, and metallurgy.
The forum is organized by the National Association of Mining Industries of Ukraine with the support of the U.S. Embassy’s Commercial Department and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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General Partner: Golovynskyi Karʼer LLC
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Strategic Partner: BGV Group Management
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Official Partners: NEQSOL Holding, Black Iron
Strategic Context
The forum comes against the backdrop of recently signed Ukraine–US–EU agreements on cooperation in the field of critical raw materials. The event aims to showcase Ukraine’s mineral wealth not just as a source of raw exports, but as a foundation for industrial modernization and international partnerships.
As the organizers note:
“United by Mining is more than an industry forum. It is a platform for forming a new model of cooperation, where Ukraine is not only a supplier of raw materials, but a partner shaping the global market.”
Forum Goals
The mission of the forum is to create a modern partnership model between Ukraine and the world based on trust, sustainability, and shared responsibility.
The key objectives include:
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Rethinking approaches to Ukraine’s resource development.
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Modernizing the mining industry with innovation and sustainability.
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Attracting strategic investors and long-term capital.
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Improving the regulatory environment for an industrial breakthrough.
The forum will also serve as an entry point for global capital into Ukraine’s critical resource sectors: lithium, titanium, gold, cobalt, graphite, tungsten, manganese, rare earths, steel, cement, natural gas, and oil.
Forum Agenda: Four Key Themes
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Ukraine’s Strategic Potential – launching the Reconstruction Fund and strengthening global supply chains.
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Sustainable Reconstruction – rebuilding Ukraine in the context of EU integration.
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International Partnerships – mechanisms and successful cases in the critical minerals sector.
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Defense Hub – synergy between the defense industry and extractive sector for national security.
High-Level Participants
The event will bring together Ukrainian political leaders, international partners, and CEOs of major companies. Confirmed speakers include:
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Anthony Pollack – Investment Expert, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
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Denys Bashlyk – Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine
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Andriy Telyupa – Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine
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Oleh Hotsynets – Head of the State Service of Geology and Subsoil of Ukraine
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Anatoliy Amelin – Co-founder, Ukrainian Institute of the Future
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Andriy Brodsky – General Director & Co-owner, Velta LLC
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Denys Alyoshin – Director of Strategic Development, UkrLitium Mining LLC
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Mauro Longobardo – CEO, ArcelorMittal
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Pavlo Komaritsky – CEO, Black Iron Ukraine
Why Attend?
Participants will gain:
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Direct access to decision-makers in government and industry.
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Insights into investment opportunities in Ukraine’s mining and energy sectors.
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Networking opportunities with international investors and partners.
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Exclusive excursions to Ukrainian mining enterprises (by prior agreement).
