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Taliban Bets On Afghanistan’s $1 Trillion Mineral Wealth
Bulletin
February 3, 2025
The Taliban pushes for foreign mining investments in Afghanistan’s trillion-dollar mineral wealth, despite environmental risks.
The Taliban pushes for foreign mining investments in Afghanistan’s trillion-dollar mineral wealth, despite environmental risks.
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