The United States and Ukraine have agreed on the terms for a minerals-for-aid deal, and the two countries could sign it this week. But it’s unclear if Ukraine’s reserve of critical minerals can meet President Donald Trump’s expectations. Hannah Northey from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down what we know about the deal so far and how significant it is from a minerals standpoint. Plus, EPA is attempting to unravel a landmark scientific finding that underpins its climate change regulations.
Hannah Northey covers the nexus of mining, environmental policy and politics for POLITICO’s E&E News.
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Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
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