Daily Blogwatch: The Bullish Case for 2011
Among Monday's top online stories for investors: Mining for treasures in the AMEX, why we desperately need a better Google, Jim Cramer's top Dow picks for 2011.
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A Reality Check on Afghanistan's Mining Potential
The international mining community has long known about the country's vast mineral resources. But most mining companies remain wary of starting big, long-term projects there. Among the problems: No peace, no stability and a fondness for bribery.
What It Will Take to Tap Afghanistan's Potential Mineral Riches
Newly located deposits in Afghanistan could be a source of wealth for an impoverished nation crippled by decades of war. But getting those minerals out of the ground will require years of development and billions of dollars in investment.