AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCritical Minerals Policy Push: The U.S. Department of Energy launched a $16m program to fund critical-minerals education and workforce training, aiming to reduce reliance on China’s processing dominance. Project & Production Updates: Deccan Gold Mines says its Kyrgyzstan Solton-Sary gold project has entered production stage after test operations began at Altyn-Tor. Bauxite to Value-Add: Guinea is in talks with Glencore to expand beyond bauxite exports into alumina refining, energy and other investments after a $300m-plus bauxite deal. Local Opposition & Permitting: In Kansas, neighbors are pushing back on a rock quarry expansion over dust, blasting and health concerns. Corporate Moves: Solar Industries is set to buy South Africa’s Omnia Holdings for $1.36bn, expanding its African mining and explosives footprint. Market & Risk Watch: Gold and silver prices slipped amid Middle East attacks and rising rate-hike expectations, while ArcelorMittal reported another missile strike at its Ukraine plant. Safety & Labor: A UMWA-linked legal push targets BHP over public-holiday work and mine safety enforcement concerns.
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