AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGold & Mining in Senegal: Dynacor says its Galam pilot plant in Kédougou is now over 95% complete, with lab and front-end processing commissioned and hot testing under way across grinding, leaching, refining and Merrill-Crowe circuits—aiming for its first gold pour in August and starting broader ore purchases in August. Permits & Investment: Fortuna Mining expects Senegal’s final construction permit for the Diamba Sud gold project within weeks, after Senegal approved its environmental and social impact assessment in nine months; the company is targeting first output in 2028 and peak production around 230,000 ounces. Finance for SMEs: Renew Capital selected 15 African startups from 500+ applicants to advance embedded finance for SMEs, aiming to close a $330B credit gap by building loans, payments and insurance into everyday business platforms. Energy & Clean Cooking Risk: The IEA warns Iran-war disruptions are hitting LPG supply, threatening Africa’s clean cooking push and prompting a programme to strengthen gas supply security. Regional Development Banking: EBRD plans to open offices in Kenya, Benin, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire after launching in Nigeria, expanding its sub-Saharan footprint. Maritime Cooperation: Senegal and Morocco’s warships took part in the US Naval Review 250 in New York, reinforcing long-standing US ties and operational exchanges.
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