Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of ...
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Taliban sells emeralds, gold and minerals to revive struggling Afghanistan economy
Hoping to revive Afghanistan’s struggling economy, the Taliban is mining emeralds, gold and gemstones to get cash flowing.
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Afghanistan Continues to Refine Its Extraction Strategy
The Taliban are gradually increasing revenue streams from resource extraction operations in an effort to minimize the impact ...
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With Islamist Terrorism on the Rise in Afghanistan and Foes Such as Communist China Gaining Power There, America May Need To Pivot
While the end of America’s involvement in the south Asian country known as the ‘graveyard of empires’ has been celebrated, ...
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Rich lode of EV metals could boost Taliban and its new Chinese partners
The Pentagon dubbed Afghanistan ‘the Saudi Arabia of lithium.’ Now, it is American rivals that are angling to exploit those coveted reserves. Miners work to extract gemstones including kunzite ...
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Afghanistan’s Environmental Engagement Under the Taliban
Afghanistan has long been known for its wealth of mineral resources. The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum in Afghanistan estimates it may hold 60 million tons of copper, 2.2 billion tons of iron ...
Afghanistan's Untapped Economic Potential Hindered By Limited Trade And Investment, Says UN Expert
Li Junhua, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, concluded that governments must adopt ...
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What next for Afghanistan's economy?
Afghanistan does have substantial mineral resources, but the political situation has impeded their exploitation. The aid dependency is striking. In 2019, World Bank figures show development aid ...