AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJunior Mining Push: South Africa’s Mineral Resources minister Gwede Mantashe says the R400m Junior Mining Exploration Fund has already backed 13 early-stage projects since 2024, with Anglo American’s R600m boost taking the fund to R1bn and PIC adding R1.35bn to keep pipelines moving. Portfolio Reshuffle: Anglo American agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal business to Dhilmar for up to US$3.875bn (US$2.3bn upfront plus earnout), as it simplifies ahead of its Teck merger. Power & Battery Materials: Graphite One secured a site in Ohio for its Active Anode Materials facility, while Rock Tech Lithium completed an Ontario ore-sorting program for Georgia Lake that targets lower processing capex. Sanctions & Uncertainty: Sherritt reversed course on unwinding its Cuba operations, citing a “value preserving opportunity” as tougher US sanctions bite. Market Mood: Crypto mining stocks dragged in Q1 as revenues fell, and Canaan posted an $88.7m net loss tied to weaker Bitcoin conditions.
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