2023
DOI: 10.1144/sp526-2022-46
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Afghanistan's mineral fortune: prospects for fuelling a green transition?

Abstract: Research conducted over the last four decades emphasizes the growing importance of Afghanistan's mineral resources as a potential driver for economic growth. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimates this fortune could be worth as much as $900 billion USD in key metals and materials essential for the energy transition. However, a protracted civil war, corruption, absent or deficient infrastructure, and extreme water stress prevent the extractive sector from becoming a key pillar of the Afghan econom… Show more

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