Strategic prospects for the development of lithium production in Ukraine

In the modern scientific community, the study and use of lithium remain relevant and attract the attention of many researchers worldwide. Despite shifts in global trends, researchers consistently return to topics related to lithium every two to three years. This is due to the ongoing significance of these issues and the unchanging international interest in them. In turn, Ukraine, with its significant reserves of lithium ores, serves as an important subject for scientific research in this field. However, there is a considerable amount of conflicting data in the information landscape regarding the availability, volumes, and quality of Ukrainian lithium resources. This highlights the necessity for in-depth and systematic scientific analysis to obtain reliable information and assess the real prospects for the development of the lithium industry in Ukraine. This scientific work aims to examine the contemporary opportunities and challenges associated with Ukraine's lithium sector. Specifically, it will analyze the latest data on lithium reserves, consider the prospects for its extraction and processing, and propose projects for the development of this strategically important industry. A project of cooperation with Tesla was proposed, and calculations showed that this project could have a significant economic impact. It is expected that the annual impact on Ukraine's GDP will be approximately 1.6-1.8%, taking into account tax revenues and other investments from the project. This opens up new opportunities for the development of the industry, will contribute to energy independence and economic growth of the country.