From the USGS:
Peters, Stephen G. et.al. 2007, Preliminary Assessment of Non-Fuel Mineral Resources of Afghanaistan, USGS Fact Sheet 2007-3063, 4 pages.
Nice little compilation here, with maps, tables and a short discussion. Just goes to show that few people pay attention to one of the best Federal Agencies around.
It will be interesting to see what will happen. This morning, I was talking with another geologist about this issue. It will be difficult to get companies interested in exploring this area given the unstable government. Investors too might be cautious. However, as the area is so under-explored, there is great opportunity.