Belarus eyes rare earth metals to bolster resources, Lukashenko leads charge
Belarusian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenko, like American president Donald Trump, desires access to rare earth metals. The self-proclaimed leader from Minsk plans to initiate the exploration of these resources in his country.
Belarus's leader, Alexander Lukashenko, announced the need to begin the search for rare earth metals in his country. Lukashenko emphasized that this topic is currently significant and requires prompt action.
During a meeting with government members, Lukashenko stated that Belarusian geologists should intensify their efforts to explore these valuable resources. "This is a very urgent topic," he said, as quoted by the BelTA agency. He also noted that geological research in Belarus is at a low level and needs improvement.
Rare earth metals: Lukashenko mobilizes his geologists for exploration
Donald Trump previously expressed a desire to gain access to Ukrainian rare earth metals in exchange for military aid to Kyiv. However, the agreement was not finalized, and the talks ended with a dispute between the president of Ukraine and American leaders.
Lukashenko suggested that Belarus might have similar resources as other countries, making intensive exploration sensible and necessary. "We must dig, we must see what we have in the ground," he emphasized, highlighting the future significance of these actions.
Rare earth metals are about fifteen elements known for their high conductivity and reactivity. These include titanium, lithium, uranium, graphite, beryllium, and manganese. They never appear alone but always coexist in different minerals.
Rare earth metals are crucial raw materials in many industries. They are used in electric motors, which are essential for the production of hybrid cars, and LED lights.
