Afghanistan: The Race to Mine Afghanistan

Dec 12, 2017 | Heidi Vella, Mining Technology
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The US administration is reportedly keen to develop Afghanistan’s extractive sector, having invested nearly $500m already. However, with rampant looting and occupation of mines by the Taliban and other insurgency groups, as well as corruption and stability concerns, some question the country’s readiness for foreign investment, as well the US administrations intentions.