AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMining Crackdown: Guinea has banned illegal and disorderly gold mining in Siguiri after inspections found damage to farmland and vegetation, and pollution in the Niger and Tinkisso rivers. Authorities say security forces and conservation officers will monitor the region. Border Concerns: Sierra Leonean officials say Guinean nationals were allegedly involved in illegal mining, tree felling and charcoal production near Kilimi National Park. Guinean authorities have pledged to investigate. Simandou: Guinea shipped 8.9 million tonnes of iron ore in the third quarter, up from six million in the previous quarter. Macquarie says rising Simandou output is helping offset supply declines elsewhere. Local Processing: Guinea has inaugurated its first gold refinery, joining a regional push to process more minerals at home. Football: Guinea’s under-20 team beat Gambia to win the UFOA-A tournament.
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