AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVolcanic Watch: Iceland’s Bárðarbunga is under a yellow alert after about 400 earthquakes were recorded since late Saturday; the largest quake hit magnitude 4.8 and activity appears to be easing, but officials say it’s too early to tell if the swarm is truly dying out. Mining & Batteries: St-Georges Eco-Mining says it has closed an initial tranche of a non-brokered private placement, raising about $321k, with proceeds earmarked for keeping Iceland assets and infrastructure running and supporting battery-processing operations. Energy & Industry: A report highlights Iceland’s energy advantage as a key factor for land-based success, while separate coverage points to geothermal’s growing role in power generation and the wider push for cleaner energy. Food Industry Insight: The salmon sector’s long-term value is framed as “trust” with Icelandic households, not just water, energy, or capital. Aviation Connectivity: Icelandair and WestJet launch a codeshare to strengthen routes linking Canada, Iceland and Europe. Workforce Pipeline: Coleg Cambria hosted careers and progression events for around 500 learners, with Iceland Foods among the employers involved. Global Policy Shock: The U.S. is dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, including instruments near Greenland and Iceland, raising concerns for ocean science continuity.
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