China is positioning itself to tap Afghanistan's vast mineral resources as U.S.-led forces prepare to withdraw, Dennis Gray of The Associated Press reports.
U.S. and Afghan geological surveys have found unexploited mineral deposits between $1 trillion and $3 trillion across Afghanistan's rugged terrain. Chinese companies have already secured multiple multibillion dollar investment projects and have begun making moves to ensure the sites are safe enough.
"If you are able to see a more or less stable situation in Afghanistan ... China will be the natural beneficiary," Andrew Small, a China expert in the U.S., told AP. "China is the only actor who can foot the level of investment needed in Afghanistan to make it succeed and stick it out."
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China to Invest in Afghanistan's Mineral Wealth
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Re: China to Invest in Afghanistan's Mineral Wealth
I saw a study done years ago that stated that massive amounts of rare and valuable resources could be recovered in Afghanistan. Not surprized that China wants in on the action.
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Re: China to Invest in Afghanistan's Mineral Wealth
And don't forget that China now runs the Panama Canal.
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Re: China to Invest in Afghanistan's Mineral Wealth
China has been accumulating vast amounts of "rare earth" metals over the last decade. What is that? It is the primary ingredients needed for computers and such. Imagine if China holds most of the worlds ability to create technology.
http://www.energyboom.com/emerging/us-e ... rth-metals
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Re: China to Invest in Afghanistan's Mineral Wealth
I will say this for China in AFG:
The Talliban and al Quida haven't seen shit for combat power and brutality from us. Just wait until China hits the ground and takes offense at one of thier convoys getting nailed.
Tough
The Talliban and al Quida haven't seen shit for combat power and brutality from us. Just wait until China hits the ground and takes offense at one of thier convoys getting nailed.
Tough
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