AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCentral Bank Gold Push: China’s PBOC added about 480,000 ounces of gold in June, lifting reserves to 75.44M ounces for a 20th straight month, even as bullion prices fell sharply. Port Hedland Labor Risk: A looming July 16 strike threat at BHP’s Pilbara export hub is driving iron ore to May highs, with traders focused on how quickly disruptions could escalate. Rare Earths From Coal Waste: West Virginia unveiled a $150M private hub to process rare earths from coal tailings, aiming to cut U.S. dependence on China-linked supply chains. Coal Gasification Pivot: India’s SCCL is exploring coal gasification to diversify into energy, including a 400 tpd ammonium nitrate melt concept while reviewing viability options. Copper Tailings Approval: B.C. approved a 13-meter Mount Polley tailings dam height increase tied to the Springer Pit expansion, clearing a key regulatory step. Illegal Mining Crackdown: South Africa’s Randfontein raid netted 121 suspects and seized equipment tied to illicit gold operations. Mining Deals Watch: Torex Gold advanced its Los Reyes gold-silver plan with a PEA showing ~$1.49B NPV and 37.3% IRR; First Majestic agreed to sell its San Martin mine for $90M. Human Rights Scrutiny: A report flags rising allegations of abuse tied to transition minerals, while Zimbabwe rights groups accuse officials of intimidating activists after Parliament testimony on a Chinese-linked mine. Uranium Operations Glitch: Cameco temporarily suspended mining at Cigar Lake after Orano’s McClean Lake mill repairs disrupted milling.
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