AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRare Earth Push: South Africa’s Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine and Mintek produced high-purity mixed rare earth products at lab scale, a step toward commercial rare earth beneficiation before end-2026 and potential medical isotope work. Critical Minerals Policy: South Africa’s dtic says it beat its 2025/26 investment target by 44% (R647bn vs R450bn) and is driving re-industrialisation via value-added exports across sectors including chemicals and electrotechnical goods. Oil Market Watch: Oil prices slid as more tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz and US-Iran talks eased supply-crunch fears; US crude and Cushing stocks trends were closely watched. Gas & Power Access: Liberia’s foreign minister met the US to push an energy-sector overhaul, aiming for a “transformative energy compact” to fix generation, transmission and distribution. Climate Finance: Namibia’s Development Bank of Namibia secured a US$1m Green Climate Fund grant, unlocking potential access to up to US$250m for climate funding. Renewables Manufacturing: Egypt’s first wind turbine factory deal: EETC, NREA and China’s Sany signed a pen deal. Industrial Projects: Guinea’s Morebaya Port is boosting jobs and commerce tied to the Simandou iron ore ramp-up.
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