Trump’s contentious meeting with Zelensky left in question the future of a mineral deal. Should one take shape, the value of Ukraine’s minerals remains murky.

"Global demand for critical minerals has never been more urgent," said Marc Fogassa, CEO and Chairman of Atlas Lithium. "Recent geopolitical developments have underscored the vital importance of critical minerals for economic and national security. Atlas Lithium is strategically positioned to play a key role in this increasingly important sector."

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Wednesday that his country and the US had agreed on a major deal regarding Ukraine's minerals.

Ukraine has agreed to the terms of a deal that would allow the U.S. access to the country's rare earth and critical minerals reserves.

which it says is “capable of meeting US and EU metallic titanium demand for 25 years.” Ukraine says it has the largest uranium reserves in Europe, and it says its beryllium reserves are “capable of satisfying 40 years of the world's production.”