Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky says he still wants US minerals deal
Ukrainian President Voldimia Zelensky said his country is still interested in deals that share mineral rights with the United States after leaving the White House on Friday without signing an agreement following an explosion with President Trump. Trump has called for a share of Ukraine's rich mineral deposits in compensation for more than $175 billion […]
Zelensky Leaves White House Without Signing Minerals Deal
Ukrainian President Voldimia Zelenki left the White House Friday afternoon without signing a deal that gave the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals and fossil fuels, according to administrative officials. The agreement, negotiated with Treasury Secretary Scott Becent and Zelensky and representatives of Ukraine, would have established a jointly owned fund by the two […]
India Seeks Critical Minerals in Zambia, Congo, and Australia
Indian Mines Director VL Kantha Rao said on Thursday that Indian mining companies are exploring the potential investments in Zambia, Australia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). India especially wants to import lithium by developing its own mines, and refines the lithium it brings. “The Australian government is working with Kabil,” Rao said. […]
Trump says Ukraine rare earth minerals deal will lead to ‘sustainable’ future between US, Ukraine
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is confident that the rare earth mineral trade will be signed by Ukrainian President Voldy Zelensky during his visit on Friday. As part of negotiations to end the Russian-Ukraine war, the Trump administration is fishing to sign an agreement that allows Zelensky to access Ukrainian minerals in exchange […]
Treasury Secretary on USA-Ukraine Minerals Deal: ‘The Deal Is Done’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent announced Thursday in an interview with Larry Kudrow about the Fox business that the US and Ukraine have signed a contract on strategic minerals, oil and gas in peace negotiations to end the war with Russia. Not only did Bescent reveal that “a deal has been made,” but Ukrainian President […]
Trump offers assurances Ukraine will agree to ‘very important’ rare-earth minerals deal
President Donald Trump on Thursday assured Ukrainian President Voldymi Zelenki that Ukrainian President Voldymi Zelenki agrees to the rare earth mineral trade before Ukrainian leaders visit the White House on Friday. As part of negotiations to end the Russian-Ukraine war, the Trump administration is fishing to sign an agreement that allows Zelensky to access Ukrainian […]
Zelenskyy to sign minerals deal at White House Friday — without security guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to travel to the White House on Friday, a week after President Donald Trump called him a “dictator.” Trump noted on Wednesday that it would be a “very big deal.” The draft Ukrainian contract did not mention the draft payment to the US with the hundreds of millions of dollars […]
Rubio: Ukraine rare earth minerals deal a 'tush push' away
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that President Trump was “very close” to signing a deal to access Ukraine's key minerals to push to end the war with Russia and referring to the Philadelphia Eagle's signature “Tush Push” strategy. “My final indication was that it was very close to the finish line. We were… […]
Ukraine Agrees Trump’s Rare Earth Minerals Deal, Zelensky to Sign Friday
Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky flew to Washington, D.C. on Friday to sign a rare earth minerals contract with President Donald Trump, officializing future economic ties between the two countries, and massive US spending on the Ukrainian war Ensure a return on investment. Deal maker Donald Trump appears to have been hit again, with Ukraine agreeing […]
Putin says Russia is open to economic cooperation with US on rare earth minerals
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was willing to consider Moscow working with the US on Russia and some mined rare earth minerals in Ukraine under Russian occupation. Putin highlighted the enormous deposits of Russia's rare earth minerals and its importance to the Russian economy in an interview broadcast on Monday on Russian state television, […]