AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCapital Markets: The BRVM plans to add futures and exchange-traded funds as it expands its product range. The West African exchange, which includes Mali, says trading volumes have risen 60% this year. Mining: B2Gold lowered its annual cost outlook, citing lower-than-expected costs including at its Fekola operation in Mali. Toubani Resources reported promising drilling at its Kobada gold project, while First Lithium secured licence renewals to advance its Mali project. Agro-industry: Malian entrepreneur Rokiatu Traoré won UN recognition for Herou Alliance, which restores degraded land and builds moringa products and value chains, creating rural jobs. Regional Infrastructure: Mali and Niger reaffirmed AES cooperation, including efforts to coordinate transport policies and the movement of goods. An ECOWAS-backed electricity project has also brought power access to 500,000 people across Mali, Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia.
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