The deposits that belonged to Dmitry Firtash were returned to the state. What subsoil resources are we talking about?
10 March 23:08
The government has returned strategic natural assets to the state. Special permits for the use of the Malyshevsky titanium ore deposit in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as the Valky-Gatskivske and Mezhyrichne deposits in the Zhytomyr region, have been suspended due to sanctions imposed on the ultimate beneficial owner, Dmitry Firtash. This was announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
“The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has included these deposits in the list of subsoil plots for which special permits can be granted through transparent electronic auctions. This opens up the possibility of attracting conscientious investors and developing production on competitive and open terms. The next stage is to wait for initiatives from businesses to obtain the right to use these subsoil resources through open auctions,” said the head of government.
At the same time, the State Service of Geology and Subsoil of Ukraine is conducting an audit of so-called “dormant” special permits for the use of strategic minerals. In total, there are 38 special permits. The government expects the results of this work in the near future.
“Strategic minerals are a resource for economic development and national security. They must work for Ukraine: create jobs, attract investment, and develop through fair competition and transparent rules for business,” emphasized Yulia Svyrydenko.
Earlier, on February 2, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree expanding sanctions against businessman Dmytro Firtash.
