AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRare-Earth Race: The US announced a $1.55bn package to secure rare-earth supply, including $62.8m already committed to projects in Malawi, Angola, Madagascar and South Africa—highlighting Washington’s push to reduce China-linked risks. Critical Minerals Dealmaking: Evion Group signed Maniry’s first binding graphite offtake, locking in at least 10,000tpa for five years (about 26% of Stage 1), after mining permits and EU “Strategic Project” status. Energy & Finance for Off-Grid: Yellow raised undisclosed Series C funding to expand PAYG solar and smartphone financing across markets including Madagascar, aiming for 10m customers by 2030. Mining Governance Pressure: A Pan-African Parliament figure urged African governments to stop negotiating “country by country” with global miners, pointing to the unresolved Rio Tinto dispute in Madagascar as a warning for future projects. Maritime Security: The US Coast Guard kept 10 African countries—including Madagascar—on its port-security restrictions list after finding ports not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures, which can trigger extra ship requirements. Diesel Costs Watch: New data put Madagascar diesel at $1.13/litre (MGA 4,860), noting the wider role of subsidies, refining capacity and regional supply shocks.
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