A New Platform for Strategic Investments
On September 24, 2025, Kyiv will host the United by Mining forum, the first international platform dedicated to Ukraine’s subsoil resources and industrial development. The event is organized by the National Association of Mining Industries of Ukraine with the support of the US Embassy.
The forum comes amid recently signed agreements between Ukraine, the US, and the EU on cooperation in strategic raw materials and joint development of critical deposits. It is expected to become a gateway for global capital into Ukraine’s natural resource economy.
Beyond Raw Materials: Building a New Model of Resource Cooperation
United by Mining positions Ukraine not just as a supplier of raw materials, but as a strategic partner capable of shaping global market rules.
The forum’s mission is to create a modern partnership model between Ukraine and the world, based on:
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Trust and sustainability,
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Innovation-driven modernization,
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Shared responsibility for global supply chains.
Key objectives:
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Rethink approaches to subsoil development,
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Modernize the extractive sector with innovation and sustainability,
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Attract strategic investors and long-term capital,
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Improve the regulatory framework to drive industrial breakthroughs.
Priority Sectors and Entry Points for Capital
The forum will highlight investment opportunities in critical raw materials and industrial sectors essential for both reconstruction and global markets:
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Lithium, cobalt, rare earths, graphite, manganese, tungsten — vital for batteries and green energy,
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Titanium and gold — for aerospace, defense, and high-value manufacturing,
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Steel, cement, construction materials — to power Ukraine’s reconstruction,
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Natural gas and oil — for energy security and regional stability.
Forum Program: Four Core Themes
The United by Mining agenda will focus on:
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Ukraine’s strategic potential — launching the Reconstruction Fund and integrating into global supply chains.
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Sustainable reconstruction — aligning resource use with European integration and green transition.
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International partnership — best practices and mechanisms for joint projects in critical minerals.
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Synergy of extractive and processing industries — strengthening Ukraine’s defense capability and industrial resilience.
✅ Conclusion:
The United by Mining forum in Kyiv is more than an industry event — it is an entry point for global investors into Ukraine’s critical resource and industrial sectors. By combining access to some of the world’s most in-demand minerals with a commitment to modernization and sustainability, Ukraine positions itself as a strategic partner for investors seeking both returns and global impact.
