Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Panjshir Emeralds: From Mines to Auctions, Taliban’s Growing Revenue Source

DID Press: Since the Taliban’s return to power, Panjshir emeralds have become one of the central pillars of Afghanistan’s natural resource extraction and sales. The holding of official auctions, the announcement of multi-million-dollar revenues, and repeated emphasis on the role…

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