Saturday, September 25,
Afghanistan is seeking to exploit its untapped mineral wealth as investors are showing interests in a series of mining projects, including its huge Hajigak Iron ore deposit.
Mining Minister Wahidullah Shahrani, on an investment roadshow this week in London, said he had already talked to officials of ArcelorMittal, the world’s biggest steelmaker, and also planned to see mining group Rio Tinto.
He also said mineral deposits in the country, including Copper, Iron ore, Gold and Aluminum, were estimated to be worth $1-3 trillion.
“Usually we get negative coverage; there is focus mainly on the incidents, the explosions, the attacks, the casualties, which are also part of the reality. But at the same time there are tremendous opportunities and it can raise a lot of hope in the world community about the potential that exists in Afghanistan”, he added.
Source: Reuters
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