AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGold Mining: Perseus Mining shares jumped 8.7% after reporting quarterly production above plan, including output from its Yaouré and Sissingué mines in Côte d’Ivoire. It ended the quarter with US$900 million in cash and bullion. Banking: Nedbank completed its acquisition of a 66% stake in NCBA, gaining a regional network that includes a joint venture in Côte d’Ivoire. Exploration: Waraba Gold agreed to buy an exploration licence near Tengrela, expanding its Côte d’Ivoire land position; historical drilling results will need verification. Digital Finance: Cross-border payments platform Taja has passed 50,000 users and operates in Côte d’Ivoire and six other African markets. Energy: GE Vernova will supply a turbine for a 372-megawatt power plant near Abidjan, expected to begin operating in 2029. Cocoa: Ivorian researchers have developed 11 promising cocoa varieties designed to better withstand water stress, as climate change threatens a crop central to the country’s economy.
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