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Aynak copper project highlights Afghan graft concerns
The Aynak mine near Kabul, a $3 billion project run by China Metallurgical Group Corp, illustrates alleged backroom deals in Afghanistan's bidding process. Critics argue favoritism favored MCC over U.S. and Canadian rivals, while Afghan officials deny impropriety and stress job creation amid broader concerns about corruption and legitimacy in Karzai's government.
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China Metallurgical Group Corp
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