The DiXi Group think tank co-organised a discussion as part of the international forum on the extraction of strategic and critical minerals, “Resourcing Tomorrow 2025”.
The round table discussion “The Role of the Extractive Sector in Ukraine’s Reconstruction and Industrial Recovery”, held on December, 2 in London, was conducted under the Chatham House Rule, which allowed participants to freely exchange views on the opportunities and challenges of developing a range of production chains.
The discussion, moderated by DiXi Group President Olena Pavlenko, highlighted the significant contribution that mining and related processing industries can make to Ukraine’s economic recovery and integration into global supply chains. The discussion was attended by representatives of the governments of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Commission, global and British financial institutions, international organisations, private sector organisations and Ukrainian businesses.
One of the issues discussed was the public policy priorities set out in the draft Critical Minerals Strategy, which was published at the end of October by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. Representatives of British business circles, including investment funds, showed particular interest in Ukraine’s vision and the specific list of projects, their launch dates and market entry. A separate set of questions concerned opportunities to reduce risks, both through the US-Ukraine Investment Fund for Reconstruction and through the use of other incentive mechanisms.
During the discussion, various opinions were expressed regarding Ukraine’s potential, not only in the extractive sector (titanium, graphite, manganese, uranium, associated metals, waste recovery), but also in the segment of processing raw materials into materials for the energy, defence, aviation and automotive industries. Participants also heard a number of comments on ensuring transparency, sustainable development, community engagement, capacity building and other essential conditions necessary to strengthen trust and increase investment activity.
The event was another signal that Ukraine is working to create conditions for investment and sustainable development of the critical minerals industry – a clear strategic vision, political will and concrete steps to mitigate risks, but also the interest of our country’s key partners in launching large-scale mutually beneficial projects.
DiXi Group representatives did not limit themselves to a round table discussion within the framework of 2025 Resourcing Tomorrow. During the trip, a series of working meetings were held with representatives of the British government and expert organisations that are helping Ukraine to develop best practices for managing the natural resources sector.
The events were made possible with the financial support of the UK Department for International Development as part of the project “Integration of the National Energy and Climate Plan for Ukraine’s Green Recovery and Strengthening of the Green Transition Office” implemented by the NGO DIXI GROUP. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the NGO DIXI GROUP and under no circumstances can the content be considered to reflect the position of the UK Agency for International Development.
