AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMining & ESG: Codelco says its El Teniente division has secured dual certification under The Copper Mark and The Molybdenum Mark, becoming the first major operation of its scale to earn both ESG seals at once, with audits tied to Risk Readiness Assessment 3.0 and certifications valid through 2029. Regional Politics: Peru’s presidential runoff remains essentially a statistical tie, with exit polls giving Keiko Fujimori a narrow edge over Roberto Sanchez as crime and political instability dominate voter concerns. Protest & Security: Bolivia’s legislature passed a law authorizing President Rodrigo Paz to deploy the military to clear roadblocks after weeks of demonstrations that have disrupted cities and triggered clashes with police. Chile in the Spotlight: Chilean President Kast’s budget cuts are drawing resistance, while Chile’s Senate human rights commission plans to summon the police chief over alleged excessive force against student protesters. Economy Watch: OECD reports April inflation rose to 4.4% year-on-year, with energy prices driving much of the increase. Energy Transition: Peru also declared uranium and lithium “strategic priorities,” setting up a July forum in Lima to accelerate development of key deposits.
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