Afghanistan/China: Eye on Lithium: China Chats with Taliban about Accessing Afghan Lithium, Core flies on Tesla Tieup

Mar 2, 2022 | Stockhead
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The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has tweeted that Chinese companies are looking access Afghanistan’s lithium and copper deposits. China has had their eye on the country’s vast mineral resource since the Taliban took over last year, and SIGAR said that industry representatives have now met with Taliban officials to discuss mining rights and research access.