In Afghanistan’s rugged Hindu Kush mountains, a quiet gold rush is underway. But this isn’t driven by big companies or heavy machinery, just ordinary men digging riverbeds for survival. Along the Kunar River, thousands sift through rocks for tiny amounts of gold, often earning just a gram a week. With limited jobs, this backbreaking work has become a lifeline. Yet beneath this struggle lies a bigger story. According to a 2010 USGS report, Afghanistan holds over $1 trillion in untapped mineral wealth. But decades of conflict and lack of investment mean that for now, survival, not riches, remains the goal.
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