AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRare Earth Geopolitics: Viridis Mining says it will exclude Chinese buyers from Brazil’s Colossus rare-earth project, aiming instead at Europe and North America as China dominates refining and processing. Mining Operations & Growth: Metso opened an expanded service and training center in Mesa, Arizona, boosting local support for U.S. mining customers. Project Progress: Oman’s Mazoon Copper Project cleared major earthworks for its 2027 push, while Canada’s Aruma Resources completed Tillex copper-silver diamond drilling and Namibia’s Askari Metals kicked off Phase I field work at Uis-linked tin-tantalum targets. Markets & Commodities: Iron ore is set for a monthly loss as Shanxi’s deadly coal mine blast lifts coking coal costs and pressures steel margins; gold steadied on safe-haven demand amid Iran conflict and shifting rate-cut hopes. Policy & Environment: Zimbabwe declared an emergency river rehabilitation program after alluvial mining damage, and Guyana faces possible EITI suspension over unmet corrective actions. Safety & Social Impact: China’s coal disaster search continues, and Indonesia’s Lapindo mudflow survivors press for justice two decades on.
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