U.S. and Ukraine may wait decade or more to see revenue from minerals deal

The financial benefits of a new minerals deal between Ukraine and the U.S. could take at least a decade due to significant hurdles in getting mines operational, as experts estimate it will take 10 to 20 years to develop new deposits in this war-torn country. Investors face concerns about Ukraine's fragile infrastructure—from power and transport—and future security guarantees after Russia's invasion, which has devastated the region's resources and stability.