AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSulfur Supply Deal: Itafos has amended its sulfuric acid contract with Rio Tinto, keeping deliveries from the Kennecott mine in Utah for its Conda, Idaho phosphate operations, while switching the reference price index from Vancouver to Tampa from 1 May 2026 through 31 December 2029 and adding flexibility on delivered volumes to manage recent sulfur price swings. Maritime Risk for Trade: Russian drones struck two civilian vessels approaching Ukraine’s Odesa ports, including a Chinese-linked bulk carrier and another ship flying a Guinea-Bissau flag; crews reported minor fires and no casualties, but the attacks underline how fast shipping routes can be disrupted ahead of major diplomacy. Regional Development Oversight: An ECOWAS-led technical monitoring mission under the FRSD reviewed infrastructure and social projects across Guinea-Bissau’s Bolama, Bafata, and Gabu regions, including health and training facilities, water access, and agriculture support.
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