AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMining & Energy: EU Gold Mining says its maiden diamond drilling at the Kimoukro gold project in Côte d’Ivoire confirmed bedrock gold mineralisation, with visible gold and high-grade intersections refining the project’s geological model. Corporate Appointments: LafargeHolcim Côte d’Ivoire named Mohamed Kharraki managing director effective 1 August, focusing on operational performance, safety, digitalisation and decarbonisation across its Abidjan and San Pédro plants. Trade & Diplomacy: India’s MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh visited Abidjan as Guest of Honour for Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th National Day, holding talks on defence, security and economic cooperation. Cocoa Markets: Cocoa prices edged higher after a sharp drop tied to improved West African weather expectations; meanwhile, Ghana’s cocoa farmers are pushing back on a new law restricting land conversion, a reminder of how policy can swing supply. Finance & Crime Fighting: Côte d’Ivoire reiterated its commitment to combating financial crime as GIABA inaugurated an Abidjan information centre to boost training and regional cooperation. Mobility Finance: Naran secured $10m to scale rent-to-own mobility financing, including plans for Côte d’Ivoire.
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