AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarine Science: Ocean Census says 1,121 previously unknown ocean species were identified in the past year, a 54% jump in annual discoveries—highlighting how fast deep-sea life could be lost as warming, pollution, and mining pressure grow. Timor-Leste Resources: Estrella Resources has launched drone-based geophysics at its Ira Miri manganese project, aiming to map deeper targets up to 800m and refine drill sites across a 5km corridor. Energy & Policy: Timor-Leste’s Greater Sunrise push is moving from politics to execution as the mid-2026 concept deadline nears, with the project framed as a race to monetize remaining offshore value. Business Leadership: Timor Resources has started recruiting a new CEO to lead a 2026 two-well appraisal phase after earlier exploration results. Regional Integration: Trade Minister Nino Pereira used the ADB-World Bank Trade Forum to stress Timor-Leste’s WTO accession and ASEAN full membership as anchors for diversification and trade facilitation.
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