Government announces tender for production sharing agreement on Dobra lithium deposit

Communications Department of the Secretariat of the CMU, posted 27 August 2025 15:21

At an extraordinary Government meeting, a key decision was made to develop the mineral resources sector and attract investment to Ukraine.

Specifically, a tender has been announced for a production sharing agreement on the Dobra deposit in Kirovohrad region. This site contains significant lithium reserves, a mineral of strategic importance for modern energy and technology development.

“We expect an investor who will not only extract resources but also develop value-added production in Ukraine,” stressed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.

According to the decision, the tender announcement will be published within two months. Applications will be accepted for three months, after which the winner will be selected.