AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCritical Minerals & Mining: Canadian Pure Tungsten says it’s moving toward first tungsten shipments from its restarted Ssangjon mine in South Korea by late July, while also ramping up its high-grade Maykhura tungsten project in Tajikistan—positioning itself as a rare non-China supplier as China tightens export controls. Water & Infrastructure Modernization: Tajikistan and the ADB discussed modernizing the Bahri Tojik (Tajik Sea) reservoir—upgrading dams, pumping stations, irrigation and drainage, plus digital monitoring to cut flood risk and improve climate resilience. Regional Policy via Research: Afghanistan’s foreign ministry hosted a Kabul forum bringing together think tanks from Afghanistan, Central Asia and Azerbaijan to turn connectivity, trade, energy and transit talks into practical proposals—Tajikistan included. Power & Grid Projects: Pakistan’s PSDP 2026-27 earmarks major power-sector spending tied to CASA-1000, including a 500 kV transmission link between Tajikistan and Pakistan. Industry & Investment Signals: Uzbekistan’s TIIF 2026 opens with plans to present about €75bn in projects across energy, transport, logistics, digital and industrial development, with Tajikistan’s PM among meeting counterparts. Border & Logistics Risk: Kyrgyz border guards used firearms to stop livestock smuggling into Tajikistan after barriers were cut, underlining ongoing cross-border enforcement pressures.
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