AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoIran Deal & Oil Flows: U.S. VP JD Vance says the Navy has let more than a dozen ships reach Iranian ports and that 12.5M barrels moved through the Strait of Hormuz as part of the ceasefire framework, with critics in Israel warned against “attacking the only powerful ally” left. Markets: The S&P/TSX composite fell about 150 points as crude dropped to around US$73/bbl after the U.S.-Iran agreement. Critical Minerals & Solar Supply Chain: At the G7, Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted a Manitoba high-purity silica project tied to an international partnership, aimed at 99.9% silica and a solar manufacturing hub—though it still awaits a provincial decision. IP for Exploration: A BC-focused reminder for mineral tech firms: patent protection matters as competitors can design around unprotected methods. Energy Policy & Trade Pressure: Separate coverage flags Trump’s threat to let USMCA expire, adding uncertainty for Canada’s energy and industrial supply chains.
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