First Investment Inspections Begin
Representatives of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have inspected the first potential investment sites under the new American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction.
According to Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev, inspections were carried out at:
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Byrzulyvsky Mining and Processing Complex
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Likarivske Titanium Ore Deposit (Kirovohrad Oblast)
These sites are rich in titanium and zirconium ores, as well as hafnium, a rare earth element critical for high-tech and defense industries.
Velta Holding’s Strategic Assets
Both the Byrzulyvsky and Likarivske deposits belong to Velta Holding, headed by Andriy Brodsky.
Brodsky noted that:
“Velta is opening up development prospects that have never been seen before.”
This emphasizes the role of private Ukrainian companies in unlocking the full potential of the country’s mineral resources.
The American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction
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Signed: April 2025 (intergovernmental agreement).
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Model: Ukraine contributes licenses for mineral extraction, while the US provides funding and expertise.
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Launch: The fund held its first meeting on September 3, 2025.
The goal is to attract billions of dollars into Ukraine’s critical raw materials sector, strengthen supply chains for the EU and US, and accelerate the country’s post-war recovery.
Why This Matters
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Ukraine holds world-class deposits of titanium, zirconium, and rare earths, vital for aviation, defense, batteries, and electronics.
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US participation signals strategic trust and long-term cooperation.
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The inspections mark the transition from agreements to implementation, with real projects entering the fund’s portfolio.
