AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGraphite & Critical Minerals: Evion Group secured Maniry’s first binding graphite offtake, locking in at least 10,000tpa of natural flake concentrate for five years (about 26% of Stage 1 output), after mining permits and EU “Strategic Project” recognition. Mining Governance: A Pan-African Parliament lawmaker says Africa must renegotiate with global mining giants differently, using Rio Tinto’s Madagascar dispute as a warning for how future projects in Guinea and Mozambique are handled. Energy & Transport Costs: Diesel pricing data puts Madagascar among the top 10 cheapest in Africa (about $1.13/litre), while noting the wider risk from Middle East shipping disruptions. Trade & Industry Signals: US port-security rules keep Madagascar on a restricted list, meaning extra security conditions for vessels calling at affected ports before entering the US. Labor & Skills Lens: A global report flags a looming youth labor surge and urges job and education links for young women—relevant for Madagascar’s workforce planning. AI Labor Debate: A sociologist argues “data workers” are hidden but essential to AI, citing interviews including in Madagascar.
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