This is the way to insure a stable democracy in Afghanistan and get rid of the Taliban long term... develop these resources and get Afghans working in their own economy based on the development of these natural resources instead of the cultivation of opium poppies.
Thanks for all the history of the 'minerals' in Afghanistan .. much appreciated .. !!! I remember reading about "the silk road" somewhere someplace .. forgot all about it .. I haven't gotten through the youtubes yet ... ;) will try.