Huge gold and Iron deposits found in afghanistan

[lazyfatbum]

...I thought this was already known. They've been talking about the untapped resources in that area for decades. I thought that was one of the main bottom lines for our push. They dont have the ability to mine it but once we make a secure area we can let companies begin, the nation gets a cut of the profits.

This has been and I guess more obviously now, about resources. It's the only reason we're over there.