OUT OF ELEMENT: Two Chinese Nationals Arrested By The Taliban For Lithium Smuggling

Photo shows an illustrative image of a mineral field in Afghanistan, undated. Afghanistan has over 1,400 mineral fields. Note: Picture is a screenshot from a video (Newsflash) Photo shows an illustrative image of a mineral field in Afghanistan, undated. Afghanistan has over 1,400 mineral fields. Note: Picture is a screenshot from a video (Newsflash)
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26 January 2023
Five men, including two Chinese nationals, have reportedly been arrested by Taliban authorities for allegedly trying to smuggle 1,000 tonnes of stones containing lithium out of Afghanistan. Lithium is in high demand as it is used to make rechargeable batteries and has a key role in the...