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What are the primary challenges hindering the assessment and exploitation of Ukraine's mineral resources?

Ukraine's mineral wealth estimations rely on outdated Soviet studies, neglecting feasibility and extraction costs. The country possesses approximately 5% of the world's "critical" raw materials, including graphite, lithium, and titanium, vital for defense and tech industries. However, the extent of Ukraine's mineral wealth remains largely unknown, with only a fraction of its 20,000 mineral sites deemed viable and exploited before the 2022 Russian invasion.