It comes as no surprise that the US thinks Afghan will need help managing this newly discovered pocket of wealth: and its funny how they always use Nigeria as the poster child for mismanagement;
"We have living examples of other countries where natural riches have actually turned into a curse for peace and prosperity for people," he said, citing Nigeria's endemic poverty and conflict despite vast oil exports"
"A new minerals rush could pit US and Chinese interests against each other. Some critics in Washington grumble that China is reaping rewards from the copper mine while US troops are heavily committed against the Taliban."
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