Emeralds, Rubies, Gold: Taliban Bets On Afghan Mines Worth Trillion Dollars

Goshta, Afghanistan: A miner in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan poured water over a block of jade, exposing the green stone that is part of the Taliban authorities’ push to capitalise on the country’s rich mineral resources. Touting the return of security, the Taliban government is rushing to court local and foreign investors to exploit … Read more