What’s going to happen to Afghanistan’s untapped mineral wealth worth $1 trillion?

A 2010 report estimates that Afghanistan is sitting on nearly $1 trillion in mineral wealth

In a surprising press conference where Taliban spokespersons made claims of bringing the country on track, the group claimed it is going to curb heroin and opium production and bring alternate crops to the country with the help of the international community. However, the claims, like others, may not stand the test of time.

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