According to BlockBeats, the Ukrainian presidential website announced that President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the law approving the establishment of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund Agreement. This agreement, signed on April 30 by both the United States and Ukraine, is commonly referred to as the 'U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Agreement.' On May 8, the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament) approved the agreement with 338 votes in favor.
While the signing of the mineral agreement is seen by some as a sign of improving relations between the two countries, its actual impact remains uncertain. Analysts from mineral consulting firms suggest that developing key strategic minerals in countries with established mining industries can take 10 to 20 years. Currently, there is insufficient data to prove the economic viability of developing most of Ukraine's mineral resources. Additionally, infrastructure such as electricity and transportation has been damaged due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the security outlook remains unclear, leading investors to adopt a cautious approach.