AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGold Value-Addition: Zambia has opened its first gold refinery, which can process gold to 99% purity and is intended to bring more small-scale miners into the formal market as the country diversifies beyond copper. Mining Jobs: President Hichilema urged mining firms to focus on local jobs, skills and supplier contracts; a $122 million copper-processing expansion by Rongxing is expected to create 194 jobs. Fuel Market: OMCAZ warns a potential Dangote supply deal routed through Zimbabwe could disadvantage local oil marketers, and is calling for fair access to storage and pipelines. Rail and Trade: Japan’s $6.3 million grant will fund railway maintenance equipment, while Hichilema urged COMESA members to reduce trade barriers and do more business with one another. Agriculture Risk: Government forecasts late rains and higher temperatures under El Niño, threatening crops and potentially adding pressure to food prices.
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