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While the full details of the agreement remain murky, discussions surrounding the types of minerals and commodities that might be exchanged are crucial. Initially, projections suggested that the U.S. would secure rights to approximately $500 billion worth of rare earth minerals from Ukraine—an ambitious figure that has since been revised downward to around $90 billion. Critically, the conversation centers not on conventional rare earths alone, but also includes titanium, gallium, and other vital minerals.