Inside Ukraine's titanium mines as Trump seeks U.S. stake in mineral wealth

Former President Trump is pushing for a deal that would grant the U.S. a major stake in Ukraine's natural resources, including its vast titanium reserves, in exchange for post-war reconstruction. CEO Andriy Brodsky questions Trump's estimates, while experts say U.S. investment could bring security guarantees. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

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A look at a Ukraine titanium mine with Trump and Zelenskyy set to sign minerals deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be at the White House to sign a deal that will give the United States access to Ukraine's minerals in exchange for continuing U.S. aid. Imtiaz Tyab got ...
CBS News - 18h
What’s at Stake in the Ukraine-Trump Minerals Deal?

The country has a bounty of minerals and other natural resources, including gas and oil, but they may not be easy to extract.
The New York Times - 2d
What to know about Ukraine's mineral wealth

President Donald Trump says the United States and Ukraine are poised to sign an agreement on rare earth minerals “and other things” — or at least they were before a heated moment between him, Vice ...
NBC News - 2h
Ukraine Nears a Deal to Give U.S. a Share of Its Mineral Wealth

President Trump said that Ukraine’s president may soon visit the White House to sign a deal, though how it ties in to efforts to end the Russian invasion and guarantee Ukraine’s security is unclear.
The New York Times - 3d
Could Ukraine's mineral wealth buy it U.S. protection from Russia?

The Trump administration is apparently nearing a deal with Ukraine that could grant the U.S. access to mineral resources in exchange for security guarantees.
CBS News - 3d
Top Democrat says Trump may seek mineral deal with both Russia and Ukraine

Jeanne Shaheen discusses Trump’s demand that Kyiv grant US firms access to rare-earth reserves for helping end war. Donald Trump may be pursuing a mineral rights deal with Vladimir Putin and Russia ...
The Guardian - 1d
Ukraine agrees minerals deal with US

Kyiv hopes agreement on jointly exploring resources will improve relations with Trump administration
Financial Times - 3d
France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks

The French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only player
ABC News - 1d
Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US

Donald Trump says the deal would give Ukraine "the right to fight on" in its war with Russia.
BBC News - 2d
Why Ukraine is negotiating a minerals deal with the US

A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.
BBC News - 2d
US-Ukraine minerals deal: the full text

The terms of the bilateral agreement between Kyiv and Washington
Financial Times - 2d
Ros Atkins on... the US-Ukraine mineral deal

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at what we know - and what we don't - about the US-Ukraine mineral deal.
BBC News - 2d
What are the terms of the US-Ukraine minerals deal?

Kyiv obtained some concessions from the Trump administration, but no postwar security guarantees
Financial Times - 2d
Inside look at Ukrainian mineral plant ahead of Trump, Zelenskyy meeting

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to visit the White House, his country's proposed deal with the Trump administration that would give the U.S. access to key minerals is in focus. ...
CBS News - 18h
US, Ukraine agree to terms on mineral deal, Ukraine says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington on Friday.
ABC News - 2d
Putin ready to work with US companies on mining rare-earth deposits in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation was ready to work with U.S. companies to secure rare raw minerals within the nation’s borders in hopes of ending the conflict in Ukraine after three ...
The Hill - 3d
Trump Refused to Guarantee Ukraine’s Safety in Mineral Deal

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The New York Times - 1d
Trump does not promise Ukraine security in exchange for minerals

President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will finalize a rare minerals deal during a trip to the White House on Friday. Under the agreement, the U.S. would receive mineral ...
CBS News - 1d
Ukraine working on new potential deal with US over mineral resources: Sources

A U.S. official with knowledge of the negotiations said a new version of the deal between the two countries has been put on the table.
ABC News - Feb. 21
Ukraine to sign critical minerals deal ‘in the very short term’, US claims

National security adviser Mike Waltz tells conference that ‘economic partnership’ will be ‘good’ for Kyiv
Financial Times - 6d
US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth

Kyiv remains sceptical of plan as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent denies it is ‘coercive’ in FT opinion article
Financial Times - 5d
FirstFT: Ukraine agrees minerals deal in bid to improve US ties

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Financial Times - 2d
Ukraine agrees to rare mineral deal with US for security guarantees

Ukraine has confirmed that its government will authorize a deal with the United States that they say would share revenue from some of Ukraine’s key mineral resources with the U.S. in exchange for ...
NBC News - 2d
What we know about US-Ukraine minerals deal

A Ukrainian official says Kyiv has agreed to the terms of a deal which would give the US access to mineral deposits.
BBC News - 2d
Ukraine was hopeful for Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump as citizens seek end to Russia war

The people of Ukraine had hopes for a productive meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kyiv after a bombastic meeting at ...
CBS News - 1h
Ukraine should 'tone it down,' sign Trump mineral deal, Waltz says

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Thursday that officials in Kyiv "need to tone it down" after a fierce back and forth Trump and Zelenskyy.
ABC News - Feb. 20
Trump: We're getting 'very close' to Ukraine agreeing to mineral deal

President Trump told reporters the United States was getting "very close" to reaching an agreement with Ukraine on a mineral rights deal for continued support.
NBC News - 4d
Trump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy

The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader.
The New York Times - 2d
Why Trump's 'very big' Ukraine minerals deal may not be an easy win

President Donald Trump's pursuit of a deal to access Ukrainian mineral resources has upended America's transatlantic ties in recent weeks.
ABC News - 2d
What we know about Trump's rare minerals deal with Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Ukraine and the U.S. may be close to agreeing on a rare minerals deal brokered by President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
CBS News - 2d
Trump says no significant security guarantees in Ukraine minerals deal

President says Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit White House to sign ‘very big agreement’, but details remain unclear. Donald Trump has announced that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on ...
The Guardian - 2d
Trump's Ukraine mineral deal signals major shift in U.S. foreign policy

President Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday to sign a new mineral deal. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins "America ...
CBS News - 1d
How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.
The New York Times - 1d
Ben Jennings on Donald Trump’s Ukraine mineral deal – cartoon

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The Guardian - 1d
Trump lays out Ukraine minerals deal ahead of Zelensky meeting

President Trump on Thursday offered more details about the mineral agreement the U.S. is set to sign with Ukraine, arguing it would allow America to recoup aid provided to Kyiv, while boosting ...
The Hill - 22h
Zelenskyy to visit Trump and finish negotiation over Ukraine's minerals

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump are expected to sign an agreement giving the U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources.
CBS News - 4h
What is at stake in the US-UK trade talks?

President Trump has raised the prospect of a deal that could help Britain avoid tariffs
Financial Times - 7h
Zelenskyy says he would ‘quit for peace’ as he refuses US demand for Ukraine minerals

Ukrainian president says US military aid was a ‘grant’ rather than a debt but adds that he wants Trump to be ‘on our side’. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is not willing to cave in to intense US ...
The Guardian - 5d
Eli Lilly unveils $27bn US investment as corporate America seeks to woo Trump

Pharmaceutical industry hopes to ward off growing tariff threat
Financial Times - 2d