AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCritical Minerals & REE Supply: China is boosting the Bayan Obo rare-earth mine in Inner Mongolia with a $74M expansion aimed at raising ore processing capacity, underscoring how critical minerals supply chains still hinge on a few major producers. Regional Value-Chain Push: Malaysia and Australia are exploring a deeper rare-earth partnership, including domestic neodymium magnet manufacturing, plus cooperation on hazardous waste management and marine conservation. Packaging Rules Tighten: India’s FSSAI tightened pan masala packaging, banning plastic-based and plastic-laminated materials and restricting options to plastic-free paper/cellulose plus tin or glass. Waste Infrastructure Under Pressure: Delhi’s monsoon slowed biomining at major landfills (Okhla, Bhalswa, Ghazipur), risking delays in clearing legacy waste. Recycling Access & Enforcement: Oregon’s RecycleOn marks one year expanding producer-funded recycling access, while councils in the UK warn residents about improper bin and garden-waste disposal and fly-tipping. Waste-to-Energy Plans: Indonesia’s Danantara targets groundbreaking for a Yogyakarta waste-to-energy plant in Dec 2026, with construction starting Jan 2027. Local Waste Governance: Ghana’s VP urged support for decentralisation to improve sanitation and responsive local services.
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