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Untold mineral riches discovered in Afghanistan

June 15, 2010
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A team of US geologists and Pentagon officials has reportedly discovered vast mineral wealth in Afghanistan. The New York Times has quoted US officials as saying the discovery is so big that it might turn the war-torn country into one of the biggest mining hubs in the world.

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Geologists in Afghanistan suggest the country is sitting on a fortune of raw materials. US advisers estimate the value of raw materials and precious metals to be nearly 1- Trillion Dollars. If this is confirmed observors say the revenue from mining could help Afghan communities shift away from poppy farming.
June 15, 201001:03 min