Internal Tug-of-War Over Afghanistan’s Untapped Wealth
Underneath the rugged mountains of Afghanistan lies extraordinary wealth. Geological surveys estimate that the country holds over $1 trillion in untapped mineral resources, which include vast deposits of copper, gold, iron ore, lithium and rare earth elements critical for modern technology. Five years after regaining power, the Taliban are desperate to unlock this hidden treasure. […]
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