The idea of opening up Ukraine’s rare-earth minerals to American companies originated in Mr Zelensky’s “victory plan”, a five-point vision he presented to then-President Joe Biden and candidate Mr Trump in October.

President's demand for half of Kyiv's resources in return for past military aid amounts to 'mafia blackmail tactics' and 'colonialism'

The White House floated a proposal to secure U.S. access to half of Ukraine’s mineral resources after the war, reportedly including lithium, graphite and uranium.

Ukraine’s mineral wealth has been thrown into the spotlight as US President Donald Trump looks to seize control of its resources in return for military support. Yet very little is actually known about what’s up for grabs.

Ukraine officials have rejected a Trump administration proposal to give the US 50% of their rare minerals in order to help end the war, but Ukraine says a deal is still possible.

Trump previously said he wants Ukraine to pay for US support by affording Washington access to the country’s vast but untapped rare earth minerals

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