Was in a discussion the other day with one of the ill informed (a conservative), where I jokingly said the best way to solve Afghanistan was to go “Red Army” and kill off all the Poppy crop, and level the mountains…
Turns out that’s just what we are going to do.
Turns Outh There's Lithium Under Dem Thar Rocks!
US Finds $1T Worth of Minerals in Afghanistan
Vast deposits of iron, copper, gold, and lithium have been discovered throughout Afghanistan by US geologists, a find estimated to be worth $1 trillion. The discovery of such huge natural resources could turn Afghanistan into one of the world’s most important mining centers—and could have a profound impact on a country whose economy is based largely on illicit opium production and foreign aid, reports the New York Times. Afghanistan, a country with no mining industry or infrastructure, could become the “Saudi Arabia of lithium,” according to a Pentagon memo, and international competition for mining rights was strong even before the discovery was announced: China is seen as a major player and is accused of making a $30 million bribe to obtain contracts last year. The potential wealth could also prove a powerful incentive for the Taliban to continue fighting for regional control. Read the full article.
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