AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGhana’s Gold Push: GoldBod says artisanal and small-scale gold exports reached US$11.6 billion this year, surpassing large-scale exports. It is preparing a blockchain traceability system to track gold from mine to export, with onboarding planned by year-end. Illegal Mining Toll: A collapse at an illegal gold mine in Colombia’s Nariño department killed 14 people and injured seven, underscoring the risks of unregulated operations. Local Processing: Ghana’s President John Mahama aims to phase out raw mineral exports by 2030, requiring more processing at home to retain value and create jobs. Production Headwinds: Anglo American reported third-quarter drops in copper, iron ore and diamond output; BHP also cited lower copper production amid weather, maintenance and operational disruptions. Seabed Mining: The US plans to auction seabed mining rights near protected Rose Atoll in November, prompting concerns over potential harm to marine habitats. Industry Deal: Metso agreed to acquire Brazilian bronze-alloy maker Italbronze, strengthening its supply of critical parts for mining equipment.
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