AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChina Gold Buying: The PBOC added 480,000 ounces of gold in June for a 20th straight month, lifting reserves to 75.44Moz even as bullion prices slid. Project Updates (Gold): Ora Banda boosted Davyhurst resources 75% to 3.69Moz and reserves 159% to 610koz; Orezone reported Q2 production from Casa Berardi and Bomboré with results ahead of its Aug 12 call. Exploration (Lithium): Azimut’s Wabamisk East drilling confirmed a high-grade spodumene pegmatite field, with multiple zones and corridor-scale potential. Processing Milestone (Iron): Ironveld shares jumped after its DMS plant hit sustained production, producing in-spec magnetite and maghemite with new offtake demand. Copper Assays: Kingfisher Mining extended high-grade copper-gold at Copper Blow, including 26m at 2.57% Cu. Nickel Market Move: First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt was added to the Sprott Nickel Miners Index, spotlighting its Pipestone XL project. Policy/Trade: The EU banned Sudanese gold imports and related mercury/cyanide exports to curb war financing. Security/Illegal Mining: Nigeria’s Taraba taskforce raided a gold site and arrested two suspects. Energy for Mining: Belding India launched a hybrid battery storage system aimed at cutting diesel use for backup power in mining and other heavy-duty sites. Crypto Mining (Tech/Finance): A solo bitcoin miner turned a small Bitaxe setup into a ~$200k win after finding a block.
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