$1 Trillion In Minerals Found In Afghanistan 688
a user 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."
Haliburton to the rescue! (Score:4, Funny)
I'm sure the fair and honest Haliburton people will find a way to mine it exclusively and give the locals a fair share.
Half the people here could use more lithium (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Handy (Score:3, Funny)
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.
Re:That's Great But... (Score:5, Funny)
Yes, but which taxpayers will benefit: Afghani or USA ones ?
It will benefit the gov't of Haliburton.
The Price of being the sole superpower (Score:5, Funny)
Invade! (Score:4, Funny)
Oh, wait...
Unobtanium (Score:2, Funny)
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.
Re:That's Great But... (Score:1, Funny)
"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!"
Re:That's Great But... (Score:3, Funny)