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Mountainous mining region in Central Asia with significant mineral deposit potential

Afghan Mining: Seven Resources and the USGS Atlas

USGS Afghanistan mineral resource assessment, Mes Aynak copper, Hajigak iron, Kandahar fluorspar. The deposits that are real, and the operating-environment realities behind each.

23 MAR 2026·9 min read

Large-scale mining operations across the Asian continent's diverse mineral regions

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Mining in Asia 2026: Country-by-Country Production and Trade Map

China dominant, India growing 7–9% on stainless, Indonesia nickel and the export-ban precedent. Pakistan, Central Asia, Southeast Asia each play distinct roles.

19 MAR 2026·9 min read

Chromite mining operations in a developing country showing extraction methods and workforce

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Emerging-Region Chromite: Seven-Point Buyer Diligence

Quality, mining method, logistics, regulatory, community, price-competitiveness, diversification value. The seven dimensions to evaluate any non-traditional chromite supply.

7 MAR 2026·8 min read