AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCoal Transition: Semirara Island residents fear layoffs and wider economic fallout after the Philippine government cancelled its 2026 coal bid round; the mine’s operating contract expires in July 2027. New Production: Armenia’s Amulsar gold mine has started operations, with expected annual output of about 210,000 ounces and more than $750 million invested. Local Processing: Ethiopia opened a precious-metals refinery designed to process over 600 tonnes a year, aiming to add value to gold and silver before export. Critical Minerals Finance: The U.S. DFC plans to take more direct equity stakes in African companies, including strategic-minerals projects; it already has more than $3 billion committed to critical minerals on the continent. Exploration Policy: Nearly half of Canada’s provinces and territories are urging Ottawa to expand exploration tax credits to cover engineering and feasibility work. Deep-Sea Safety: USGS researchers warn that seafloor sulfide rocks can heat above 100°C when brought to the surface, posing a potential fire risk if deep-sea mining advances.
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