Prokopenko O.S., alex.prokop2206@gmail.com// Falkovych O.L., falkovich.oleksii@gmail.com //LLC “Geological Service Company GSK”, Kyiv, Ukraine
The article examines technogenic sites as a means of rapidly expanding Ukraine’s resource base without developing new deposits. Rising demand for critical materials (lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, REEs, scandium) and the geographic concentration of their processing heighten supply-chain risks. The authors emphasize that technogenic resources can partially meet domestic demand, thereby reducing import dependence. A three-stage approach is proposed: geological-economic screening, 3D modeling of prospective bodies, and pilot-scale industrial development. The authors note that existing fees for special permits act as a barrier to business participation: they account for about 3% of potential rent revenue but restrict access to the remaining 97%. The article proposes abolishing these additional payments to stimulate investment, address accumulated environmental issues, and expand the resource base for both critical raw materials and construction materials.
