mineral reserves in afganistan

[boysda]

U.S. military reveals untapped Afghan mineral reserves may be worth $1-trillion

Deposits of iron, copper, cobalt, gold and critical industrial metals like lithium, a key raw material in the manufacture of batteries for laptops and cell phones

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/repor...rticle1603066/


well, that's a wrinkle i didn't see coming.

[Fieldmouse]

yep, and when the war began there was also reports out they are sitting on a boat load of natural gas.

[tight360]

wonder why the Soviet Union was interested? Start with the natural gas. Then go here. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/01/prweb101840.htm

[brewman555]

The left always said Bush went to Iraq because of the oil......Do you think the left will now say Obama won`t leave Afghanistan because of the Gold...Copper....Lithium ect....?

[tangozulu]

Sounds like a lot of gas to me. No word on these deposits having been drilled for ore grades, widths, tonage etc. Sounds like just an commercial for potential investors to step up.

[ipscshooter]

Originally Posted by brewman555

The left always said Bush went to Iraq because of the oil......Do you think the left will now say Obama won`t leave Afghanistan because of the Gold...Copper....Lithium ect....?

I think he, his voters, and the rest of their ilk could use a little lithium...

[Knightia]

Originally Posted by ipscshooter

I think he, his voters, and the rest of their ilk could use a little lithium...

Yep & not for batteries for there laptops & cellphones( yep i see poor judgement is on the list as well as some other ailments)




Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium affects excitation or mania.


{{Lithium is used to treat the manic episodes of manic depression.
Manic symptoms include hyperactivity, rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger. It also helps to prevent or lessen the intensity of manic episodes.
Lithium may also be used for other purposes not listed.}}