Gout is a type of arthritis condition that is caused by the buildup of excessive uric acid in the body. Uric acid is created from the breakdown of substances called Purines. Purines are naturally found in the body's tissues, but can also be found in certain foods such as red meat, beans, anchovies and certain vegetables.
Since the 1960s, it was reported by the Minerals Yearbook of the U.S. Geological Survey that Afghanistan is rich in natural gas, copper, iron ore, gold, silver, and precious gems. Afghanistan has chromite that hardens steel.
Conflict minerals 1 DoddâFrank Section 1502 and the SECâs final rule In recent years, there has been an increasing international focus on âconflict mineralsâ emanating from mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries.oddâFrank Section 1502 defines âconflict mineralsâ as cassiterite, columbite-tantalite, gold and wolframite, as well as their derivatives and other minerals that the US Secretary of State may designate in the future.