AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMining & Investment Shock: Allied Gold’s planned $5.5bn takeover by China’s Zijin has collapsed, with the deal deadline expiring and Zijin pivoting to a ~9.2% stake via a US$295m strategic investment—an important signal for Côte d’Ivoire-linked gold production plans. Oil & Gas Engineering: Saipem landed about $911m in Eni-related work, including major Baleine Phase 3 subsea/pipeline installation offshore Côte d’Ivoire plus a biorefinery unit contract in Italy—good news for industrial services and local supply chains. Exploration in Côte d’Ivoire: Montage Gold says drilling at its Wendé greenfield property is confirming and extending mineralization at the Bobosso target, aiming for a maiden resource as it advances programs and expands permits. Industrial Finance for Exploration: Awalé Resources closed a ~$19m private placement to fund exploration at its 100%-owned Odienné project in Côte d’Ivoire, boosting cash to over $35m and adding Predictive Discovery and Fortuna as strategic shareholders. Digital Payments & Media: AfricaNenda trained journalists in Abidjan to help Africans understand and trust inclusive instant payments—supporting fintech adoption that underpins industrial growth. Policy for Value Addition: Solid Minerals Minister Dele Alake urged an end to raw mineral exports, pushing local processing and Africa-led reporting standards.
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