AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. says deep-sea mining permits could start within months as the Trump administration accelerates seabed access for critical minerals. Sudan Mine Safety Crisis: Reuters reports at least 60 killed in a gold mine collapse in West Kordofan, with rescue hampered by unsafe conditions and limited equipment. Nigeria Custody Deaths Spark Unrest: Protests erupted after 37 suspected illegal miners died in Niger State police custody, with tear gas used and investigations promised. Canada Watchdog Overhaul: Canada shut down its corporate human-rights watchdog and is shifting complaints to a National Contact Point that critics say lacks independence and enforcement power. India Coal Crunch: India’s thermal coal stocks fell 42% year-on-year to 29 million tonnes, cutting fuel cover to nine days and pushing many plants into critical zones. Copper Market Signals: China’s Yangshan import premium neared a four-year high, hinting at improving physical copper demand. Gold Development Update: Tesoro Gold added a Ternera Ore Reserve in Chile, moving the project toward feasibility work and permitting. PNG State Asset Oversight: Papua New Guinea’s PM ordered tighter controls over major state mining interests, including Ok Tedi and Porgera. Ghana Critical Minerals Pitch: Ghana courted Australian investors at Africa Down Under, stressing a shift toward value-added battery minerals beyond gold.
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