AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNickel & EU Regulation: MMG is pushing back after the European Commission raised concerns over its planned $500m purchase of Anglo American’s Brazilian nickel business, warning MMG could divert low-carbon ferronickel away from Europe and raise costs for stainless-steel makers—MMG says Europe remains its priority and it’s ready to guarantee supply volumes. Pacific Weather & Early Warning: Pacific leaders and partners at PMC-8 highlighted progress on stronger weather services and climate-ready early warning systems, including Tonga’s new multi-hazard centre, Kiribati’s station upgrades, and Tuvalu’s use of AI to improve severe-weather monitoring. Fiji Constitution Timeline: Fiji is targeting a new Constitution by 24 December 2026 as constitutional review work continues in Suva. Vanuatu Ferry Probe: Questions are growing after the MV Matui ferry sinking off Vanuatu, with police saying authorities were not told the vessel was missing for about 22 hours and reports raising concerns over passenger capacity and company registration. MSG Cup (Regional Sport): Fiji, PNG, Solomon Islands and others kick off the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Suva, with New Caledonia among the five teams in the round-robin.
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