AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMining Safety: A collapse at an illegal open-pit gold mine in Nariño killed 14 people and injured seven. Rescue operations have ended, and the governor is urging faster formalisation of small-scale mining to improve safety. Coffee Industry: Colombia plans to renew more than 80,000 hectares of aging coffee plantations, using low-interest loans and mechanisation to lift competitiveness. The government is also seeking investment in local roasting and packaging to capture more value at home. Energy: NG Energy has started production at its Aruchara-6 well, while falling hydro output and dwindling electricity transfers have extended power blackouts for businesses. Critical Minerals: A US-Colombia cooperation pact is drawing attention to the country’s undeveloped deposits, with plans to encourage exploration, mining investment and more resilient supply chains. Agriculture: Colombia’s banana sector is grappling with a reported 20% productivity drop as El Niño threatens supply and growers face rising production costs.
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