Evidence of the presence of lithium and niobium has been found on a large scale in Afghanistan. This is the reason why now China has started setting its eyes on this.
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When referring to Afghanistan, it usually refers to the Taliban, war, cities devastated by bombs and poverty. However, this neighboring country of India has such a hidden treasure, for which countries from all over the world are going to be drawn in the coming times. In fact, during the collision of the Indian subcontinent with Asia, the vast reserves of rare minerals on earth reached Afghanistan. As soon as these minerals are discovered, the face of Afghanistan will change completely. But if this ‘treasure’ falls into the wrong hands, then the situation can also change. In such a situation, let us know what is in Afghanistan?
America entered Afghanistan in 2001 and expelled the Taliban by 2004. After this the American Geological Society started investigating the minerals present in Afghanistan. In 2006, American researchers conducted aerial missions through magnetic, gravitational and hyperspectral surveys. Minerals found in Afghanistan include iron, copper, cobalt, gold, in addition to industrially important lithium and niobium.
Lithium could change the fate of Afghanistan
Lithium is the most demanded of the minerals present in Afghanistan, which is why Afghanistan is also called ‘Saudi Arabia’ of lithium. Actually, lithium is used in the battery of laptops and mobile computers. The US Defense Department Pentagon had talked about the processing of Afghan lithium in Saudi Arabia. In the face of climate change, it is certain that in the coming times, the demand for electronic devices will increase in place of fossil fuels. In such a situation, the strong presence of minerals like lithium is said to change the fortunes of Afghanistan.
China too tempted to see the minerals
Niobium is also found in war-torn Afghanistan. It is a soft metal, which is used to make superconducting steel. Due to the presence of so many rare minerals, it is believed that in the coming times the world will increasingly look to Afghanistan for mining. Till now America has been here and now after that China has also entered. This is the reason why China has stepped up its efforts to extend the CPC (China Pakistan Corridor) to Afghanistan as part of the $62 billion Belt and Road project to strengthen its hold in Afghanistan.
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