Methodological Approaches to Assessing the Resource Potential of Critical Raw Materials in Ukraine
VIII international scientific-practical conference “Subsoil Use in Ukraine. Prospects for Investment” (9-12 October 2023, Lviv, Ukraine). Conference proceedings
Global and regional analytical researches on the mineral resources estimation in the context of circular and resource efficient (low-carbon) economy development have highlighted a number of problematic issues related to different methodological approaches to the estimation, classification, accounting and management of critical minerals. Standardised approaches for economically connected regions is the way to create reliable supply chains for critical minerals and sustainable economic development.
The article presents the practical experience of applying the United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC) approaches in estimation of the critical mineral resources in Ukraine (excluding hydrocarbons and groundwater) in the list of the European Union. Considering the current state of the mineral resource base of Ukraine, the authors propose methodological instruments for bringing the State Balance to the integrated system accounting in accordance with the UNFC.