AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGold Deal Shock: Zijin Gold and Allied Gold have scrapped their planned $5.5bn takeover, with Zijin instead taking a 9.2% stake for about $295m; Allied says it will use proceeds to ramp up its Ivory Coast operations and fund further exploration. Oil & Gas Contracts: Saipem says Eni awarded it more than $3bn in deals in July, including a Baleine Phase 3 offshore Ivory Coast contract worth about €800m ($911m) for major subsea and pipeline work over roughly three years. Digital Payments in Abidjan: AfricaNenda Foundation launched a renewed push to train journalists on inclusive instant payments, holding a media workshop in Abidjan to help boost trust and adoption of new payment systems across Africa. Exploration Update (Côte d’Ivoire): Montage Gold reported progress at its Wendé project, highlighting drilling results at the Bobosso target and aiming to advance toward a maiden resource. US Visa Policy: The US will stop routine visa processing at its Abuja embassy and 24 other African missions from Aug 1, shifting services to regional hubs—an indirect hit to travel and business mobility.
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