US Setting Eyes on Rare Earth in Afghanistan

Published: Sep 25, 2017 10:31

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Presidents of the US and Afghanistan said on Sept. 21 that both sides support US firms to develop rare earth in Afghanistan.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 25 (SMM) – Presidents of the US and Afghanistan said on Sept. 21 that both sides support US firms to develop rare earth in Afghanistan.

According to estimate by United States Geological Survey, potential value of minerals in Afghanistan, such as gold, rare earth, lithium, etc., could be as high as $ 1 trillion.

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