What are the valuable mineral resources in Ukraine that could become bargaining chips in future negotiations?

Ukraine possesses significant rare earth elements and critical minerals including lithium, zirconium, titanium, and niobium embedded in its soil. These valuable resources are increasingly being viewed as potential bargaining chips that will likely end up on the negotiating table as part of any future deals regarding the conflict, whether Ukraine is directly involved or not. There is considerable speculation about the worth of these materials and which global powers might be interested in gaining access to them. The economic importance of these minerals has sparked discussions about investment opportunities and how they might influence the geopolitical landscape as various parties seek to secure these resources for strategic and economic advantages.