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$1 Trillion In Minerals Found In Afghanistan
clustro writes "American geologists working with the Pentagon have discovered deposits of iron, copper, cobalt, gold, and lithium of incredible bounty, amounting to nearly $1 trillion. In fact, the lithium deposits are so vast, an internal Pentagon memo has stated that Afghanistan could become the 'Saudi Arabia of lithium.' The wealth of the deposits completely flattens the current GDP of Afghanistan, estimated at about $12 billion. Mining would completely transform the economy of Afghanistan, which presently is propped up by the opium trade and foreign aid. However, it could take decades for extraction to reach its full potential due to the war, the lack of heavy industry in the country, and a corrupt national government."
I'm sure the fair and honest Haliburton people will find a way to mine it exclusively and give the locals a fair share.
If my suspicions are correct...
Definitively, only conspiracy theorists could believe it was already known and the pretext for the invasion. Personally, I have always supported the war for freedom the U.S. is ready to sacrifice so much for in Afghanistan. The same when it was for saving the world from weapons of mass destruction by having to invade Iraq. Only conspiracy theorists could come up with the option that it was only a way to put oil resources between American hands. Crazy.
Yes, but which taxpayers will benefit: Afghani or USA ones ?
It will benefit the gov't of Haliburton.
America will do what it does best, bring democracy and freedom to the world. Those American corps better get their bids sorted, the Chinese are good at undercutting everyone.
Oh, wait...
The article did not confirm if any Unobtanium reserves were discovered.
If these are confirmed, it may hint at the reason Bin Laden has yet to be discovered - heavy post-production on his video releases have cunningly disguised the fact he is actually 8 foot tall. And blue.
"I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different." ~ Kurt Vonnegut Jnr.
"Oh, that hole in the side of the mountain over there? Umm... there was a Buddha carved into the rock and we're making sure it's all gone. Happy to help out. Go about your business. Allahu akbar!"
... and as a side effect, it gets rid of all those mountains that terrorists keep building strongholds in.
When our name is on the back of your car, we're behind you all the way!