Is this really why we are in Afghanistan?

**z31maniac** · 06-14-2010, 03:07 PM

SOrry found a link, it's 95% of production capabilities are located in China.

Here's a link to the article I found, philistines:

Why All the Fuss over Rare Earths?

http://www.philstockworld.com/2009/10/02/why-all-the-fuss-over-rare-earths/

Courtesy of Doug Hornig,Casey’s International Speculator Rare earth elements (REEs) have been the mystery metals of the mining world for years. Now, suddenly, everyone’s heard about them.

**sonnyqm3** · 06-14-2010, 06:24 PM

I just pray for a better government in AFG so that the people can have peace. I hope that this great opportunity helps out the people of AFG who have suffered for 30+ yrs of war. If this happens in the future then hell I will even move there and manage my families wealth that was left behind 31yrs ago. It would be a dream come true for most Afghans to have a government like the era of Daud Khan...

**BraveUlysses** · 06-15-2010, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by z31maniac

Not gold, and Brave good job at also not knowing the answer.

The particular metal I'm thinking of China has bought something like 97% of the current mining rights for.

I believe it's neodymium.