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| August 08, 2026, 20:03 | Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine Coordinates the Preparation of Technical and Environmental Solutions for Mine Water Management in Kryvbas |
 | Following a meeting of the Interagency Working Group, further measures were identified to prepare technical solutions and assess the condition of the Inhulets River basin. |
| July 31, 2026, 19:16 | A draft law aimed at improving legislation on subsoil resources has been registered with the Verkhovna Rada |
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| Bill No. 15454 has been registered with the Verkhovna Rada; it provides for a comprehensive overhaul of legislation governing subsoil use. The document aims to improve the mechanisms for conducting auctions and concluding production-sharing agreements, which should help to attract investment, develop the extraction of critical raw materials and harmonise Ukrainian legislation with European standards. |
| July 29, 2026, 19:13 | The EBA and the Ukrainian Geological Survey and Subsoil Resources discussed key areas for the development of subsoil use in Ukraine |
 | The European Business Association’s Subsurface Use Committee held a working meeting with the leadership of the Ukrainian Geological Survey, focusing on current issues relating to the regulation of the sector. The participants discussed improvements to legislation, the development of geological exploration, the digitisation of administrative procedures, the conduct of auctions and the creation of favourable conditions for attracting investment into the subsoil use sector. |
| July 29, 2026, 19:10 | The final report on the tender for the first lithium PSA has been published: Dobra Lithium |
 | The Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine has published the final minutes of the tender for the conclusion of the first production-sharing agreement concerning the ‘Dobra Plot’ lithium deposit. The winner was Dobra Lithium Holdings JV, which received a significantly higher score thanks to its more detailed geological exploration programme, ambitious investment plans, modern technological solutions and a comprehensive approach to the development of this deposit of critical raw materials. |
| July 24, 2026, 19:07 | The Ukrainian Geological Survey has decided to resume funding for geological exploration on a specific type of raw materials |
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| In 2026, the Ukrainian Geological Survey has decided to resume state funding for geological exploration for the first time since 2020. The funds will be allocated to the search for deposits of strategic and critically important minerals. |