AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran peace deal & Hormuz reopening: Markets surged as the Strait of Hormuz was set to reopen and the war premium faded, sending oil sharply lower (Brent and WTI both down around 4–5%) and lifting European and Asian equities, with miners and travel stocks among the early winners. Copper momentum: BHP shares jumped 3.6% to $65.18 as copper strength and broader commodity optimism boosted sentiment, while investors also tracked the next steps for global energy stability. Critical minerals politics: Trump’s critical minerals pricing plan hit resistance from G7 allies, with concerns over cost and governance, while South Africa’s critical-minerals debate reignited after Rob Hersov urged faster action to capture the green transition. Small-scale mining reform: Tanzania will retain 10% of gross mineral revenue for a Mineral Research Fund to improve geological data and make small-scale mining more financeable. Project updates: Horizon Gold advanced its Gum Creek gold plan toward a final feasibility study; Ankh Resources’ independent review backed technical credibility for its Wadi Dara gold/copper project; PMET Resources confirmed viable on-site value-added lithium processing in Québec. Safety & labor pressure: A SCCL underground blast injured a worker, while Petra Diamonds’ business rescue moves at Finsch and Section 189A actions at Cullinan drew NUM warnings over nearly 1,800 jobs at risk.
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