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We are all exposed to the USA plans having a kind of a deal with Ukraine, regarding the rear earth metals. But Russia controls 40% of Ukraine’s rare earth metals in occupied regions like Donetsk & Zaporizhzhia. Ukraine has no active rare earth mines, despite rich deposits. War disrupts development, with outdated data & damaged infrastructure stalling progress. Ukraine’s rare earth projects face complex regulations, limited geological data, & land access issues. High costs & years-long timelines deter investors. U.S. seeks Ukraine’s minerals to counter China, but war risks hinder plans. https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/what-are-ukraines-critical-minerals-what-do-we-know-about-deal-with-us-2025-05-01/