AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMining & Permits: Evion Group says Madagascar’s Ministry of Mines has granted mining permits for its Maniry graphite project, converting remaining exploration licences into mining tenure and clearing the path toward financing, offtake talks, a Final Investment Decision and construction. Energy Policy: Madagascar has reinstated a nationwide state of energy emergency, citing renewed Middle East tensions and the need to secure fuel supplies and protect essential services as refined products rely heavily on imports. Graphite Operations: Total Graphite has temporarily suspended production at its Vatomina mine to complete drilling and operational optimisation, targeting a restart of more than 1,000 tonnes per month from December 2026. Climate & Food Security: Action Against Hunger flags El Niño risks for Madagascar, warning of drought in the south and higher cyclone risk in the east, with impacts already tied to rainfall deficits and food insecurity. Energy Skills: Energy Transition Africa has concluded arrangements to train 15 pan-African fellows after a competitive selection, including a Madagascar participant, aiming to strengthen capacity around Africa’s energy crisis.
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