Latest Geopolitical Risk News

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion statutory net profit for 2025, maintaining strong capital and credit quality while increasing dividends. The bank’s ongoing transformation and disciplined growth underpin its outlook amid evolving economic conditions.

Renascor Resources has commenced construction of its government-backed Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, while securing key land and expanding exploration amid shifting global graphite supply dynamics.

CAR Group Limited has reported robust FY25 financial results with strong revenue and profit growth, underpinned by strategic investments in AI and digital marketplaces. The company projects continued momentum into FY26, aiming to deepen market leadership across global regions.

Megado Minerals has secured all seven exploration permits for its flagship Iberian Copper Project in Northern Spain, advancing geological mapping and planning airborne geophysics and maiden drilling. The company also raised A$780,000 through an institutional placement and appointed a new independent director.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the June quarter and highlighted significant progress on several royalty projects, including government approvals for Buru Energy’s Rafael Gas Project and a major equity raise for Endura Mining’s Snowy River Gold development.

Greenwing Resources has launched a Stage 2 Scoping Study to explore restarting and expanding its Graphmada Graphite Mine in Madagascar, aiming to meet rising global demand and strategic supply challenges.

Northern Minerals Limited (ASX – NTU) has launched a $60.5 million equity placement to fund the development of its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, supported by strategic partnerships and conditional debt backing from Australian and US government agencies.

Sarama Resources has completed the third tranche of its A$2.7 million equity placement, raising A$100,000 to advance exploration at its Cosmo Gold Project and support ongoing arbitration efforts.

Lynch Group Holdings Limited is moving closer to a $269 million acquisition by Hasfarm Bidco, with a shareholder meeting scheduled for 21 November 2025 to vote on the proposed scheme of arrangement. The transaction offers Lynch shareholders a 23% premium and is backed by an independent expert report and unanimous board recommendation.

Chalice Mining is progressing its Gonneville Project Pre-Feasibility Study on schedule for November 2025 completion, fully funded and targeting a Final Investment Decision by late 2027 as palladium prices hit a two-year high.

ASM Limited has raised A$55 million to accelerate production capacity at its Korean Metals Plant and expand its footprint in the rare earths sector, responding to growing global demand and geopolitical supply chain pressures.

Navigator Global Investments reports a 3% rise in total assets under management to USD 87 billion, driven by strong growth in Lighthouse Partners and private markets despite a challenging investment landscape.