Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 18, Ukraine and the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will each provide $75 million to a joint investment fund linked to the minerals cooperation agreement between Kyiv and Washington, first signed in April.

Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated: “The US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has made a pilot commitment of $75 million, which Ukraine will match.” According to DFC, the investment aims to support Ukraine’s reconstruction, advance economic recovery, and strengthen US natural resource supply chains.

The initial stage of the fund will prioritize projects in energy, infrastructure, and critical minerals. The agreement signed earlier this year grants the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian mineral projects in exchange for financial investment. Half of the revenue generated from new mineral extraction under the deal will be allocated to the fund, with profits shared between Kyiv and Washington.

Ukraine’s Economy Minister Oleksiy Sobolev noted: “American partners are paying particular attention to gas projects,” explaining that such developments could move faster than mineral exploration. He added that the government intends to implement three major projects under the fund before the end of 2026.

DFC representatives recently visited Ukraine to assess potential projects. The delegation traveled to the central Kirovohrad region, where they inspected sites containing deposits of titanium and zirconium ore. These resources are considered significant for industrial applications.

Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals designated by the European Union as critical to sectors such as defense, high-tech manufacturing, and renewable energy. In addition to these minerals, Ukraine also has ferro alloys used in the steel industry, non-ferrous metals important for construction, and certain rare earth elements.

Svyrydenko emphasized that the fund will serve both economic recovery and the advancement of resource projects, creating opportunities for long-term industrial cooperation. The inclusion of energy and infrastructure projects underlines the broader scope of the initiative beyond minerals.

The framework of the agreement reflects mutual interest in building reliable supply chains and enhancing resource security. With Ukraine’s extensive mineral reserves and the financial commitment from both sides, the initiative is expected to play a role in shaping future industrial and energy projects.

The government’s plan to channel half of the mineral revenues into the fund underscores the importance of reinvestment into development. By linking financial resources with natural resource potential, Kyiv aims to strengthen its economy while expanding opportunities for cooperation.

The joint investment fund highlights how Ukraine’s resource base can contribute to industrial growth, while also ensuring the involvement of international partners in long-term development projects. Through this structure, both Ukraine and the United States anticipate shared benefits from energy, infrastructure, and mineral ventures in the years ahead.