AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSri Lanka Mineral Reform: Sri Lanka rolled out a new National Mineral Policy to curb corruption and opaque licensing, pushing a more transparent, investor-friendly system and encouraging local value-added processing instead of exporting raw minerals. Venezuela Crackdown on Illegal Gold: Venezuela’s armed forces launched a major operation in Bolívar state’s Orinoco Mining Arc, targeting illegal gold enclaves around Las Claritas and Km 88 with helicopters, drones and special forces. Bulgaria Energy Restructuring Fight: Mining trade unions Podkrepa and CITUB condemned plans to separate Maritsa Iztok Mines and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 from BEH, calling the move unlawful and threatening legal action. Canada Mining Support Push: Epiroc is expanding in Thunder Bay with a new facility for warehouse and rock drill repair services to serve northwestern Ontario’s growing gold mining activity. Zimbabwe River Rehab for Gold: Zimbabwe gazetted a river rehabilitation framework that lets contractors recover gold found during restoration, with royalties and reporting requirements. Ghana Illegal Mining Court Moves: In Ghana’s Samreboi case, counsel for Wontumi sought to withdraw representation, while prosecutors filed objections ahead of a July 3 judgment. Market Pulse: Gold and silver prices jumped on June 12, with gold up 4.03% and silver up 8.10%, reflecting renewed risk sentiment.
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