economy

February 4, 2026

Tramp želi ove ključne minerale u Pakistanu, ali postoji veliki problem

U surovim i nepristupačnim planinama pakistanskog Hindukuša, samo šesnaest kilometara od avganistanske granice, nalazi se ogroman krater iz kojeg je prošle godine izvađeno 22.000 tona bakra, vrednog stotine miliona dolara.

Tramp želi ove ključne minerale u Pakistanu, ali postoji veliki problem

TL;DR

  • Pakistan has significant reserves of copper and rare earth metals, valued at trillions of dollars.
  • Militants in Pakistan are increasingly using modern American weaponry, including M-16 rifles, left behind after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
  • This situation complicates US and Pakistani efforts to develop and utilize the country's mineral wealth.
  • China currently dominates global production of rare earth metals, a key factor in trade relations with the US.
  • The US Export-Import Bank has provided significant funding to support mining operations in Pakistan.
  • The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) is one of the groups using American weapons in their fight for autonomy.
  • The number of militant attacks and casualties in Pakistan has increased significantly since 2021.

Continue reading the original article

Made withNostr