AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMali Mining & Investment: B2Gold secured the Menankoto exploitation permit for its Fekola Regional project, clearing the way for pre-stripping and ramp-up through 2027, with production expected to exceed 150,000 oz annually from 2028; the permit follows Mali’s 2023 Mining Code governance shift. Mali Mining & Exploration: Toubani Resources reported high-grade pre-production infill drilling at Kobada in southern Mali, with multiple strong gold intercepts and an updated MRE targeted for Q3 2026 ahead of mine planning for early 2027. West Africa Gold Deal-Making: Allied Gold said Zijin’s strategic investment closed via a C$416.64m private placement, with proceeds earmarked partly for Mali’s Sadiola expansion. Regional Industry & Infrastructure Finance: Mali’s government is considering borrowing up to 500bn CFA francs (about $880m) using steady mining-linked revenues from its Energy, Water and Transport Infrastructure Development Fund. Sahel Youth & Agriculture-Energy Focus: Niger’s president urged a “responsible generation” across the AES bloc, highlighting security, agriculture, energy and governance as key pillars.
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