Friday, April 17, 2009

Blood Emeralds

Been longing for a low Z gemstone that finances Islamic terrorism? Here's your chance.

From the New York Times:

Two dormant emerald mines have reopened under Taliban control. The militants have announced that they will receive one-third of the revenues.
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous18 April, 2009 20:55

    Are they seeking to expand their portfolio with Australian mining ventures?

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  2. C W Magee18 April, 2009 21:48

    More to the point, are they hiring mine geologists?

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