AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRare Earths Push: The U.S. Development Finance Corporation has committed US$62.8m to rare-earth projects in Malawi, Angola, Madagascar and South Africa, with no production yet—highlighting how private investors still avoid the sector’s risks while Washington tries to reduce China’s grip on critical minerals. Madagascar Project Detail: The Ampasindava rare-earth project is set to get up to US$4.84m for pilot plant work, lab testing and environmental programmes from the U.S., as Harena Rare Earths seeks permits and weighs processing options in the U.S. and Europe. SADC Industrial Shift: At the 46th SADC summit in Durban, leaders urged a move away from exporting raw minerals and farm goods toward regional processing, agro-processing and value chains, with Ramaphosa warning integration is too slow. Border and Trade Logistics: Ramaphosa called for faster One-Stop Border Posts so trucks don’t sit for days, alongside efforts to cut non-tariff barriers and improve cross-border logistics. Circular Economy in the Region: Ethiopia has entered active implementation of the African Circular Economy Facility, with Madagascar among countries starting roadmap work.
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