Latest Geopolitics News

Australian Strategic Materials has successfully raised A$13 million through an institutional placement, complementing an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan to total nearly A$25 million. These funds will accelerate ASM’s metallisation expansion in the US and ramp up production at its Korean Metals Plant.

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) reported a $285 million net profit for FY2025, declaring a fully franked 14.5c final dividend plus a 5c special dividend tied to capital gains from portfolio adjustments.

Noble Helium has upgraded its North Rukwa helium resource estimate by nearly 30%, driven by fresh data and a refined charge model, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected by Brazil's BNDES and FINEP to receive significant funding under a US$903 million strategic minerals initiative, accelerating its Colossus rare earths project and downstream operations.

Sovereign Metals’ latest testwork confirms Kasiya graphite’s premium quality amid sweeping US tariffs on Chinese imports, spotlighting its potential as a strategic non-Chinese supply source for battery manufacturers.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the March 2025 quarter despite operational suspensions at Buru and ongoing geopolitical risks impacting commodity markets. Key project updates include Bowdens Silver’s development application progress and Federation Mining’s Snowy River feasibility study.

Peak Rare Earths advances its Ngualla project with a proposed A$158 million acquisition by Shenghe Resources, alongside a successful A$7.5 million capital raise and rising rare earth prices.

Advanced Health Intelligence Ltd (AHI) reports robust commercial progress and strategic funding moves in Q1 2025 despite ongoing ASX trading suspension and recent NASDAQ delisting. Key partnerships and technology validations position the company for a strong global scale-up.

Aldoro Resources has confirmed a major expansion of its Kameelburg polymetallic deposit in Namibia, doubling the mineralisation footprint and enhancing drilling capabilities to deepen resource definition.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund reports a 5.06% rise in pre-tax NTA driven by gains in Japanese and Chinese markets, announcing a special dividend after years of pause.

Renascor Resources has successfully produced high-grade graphite concentrate from its Siviour deposit, exceeding feasibility study benchmarks and setting the stage for its Australian Government-backed PSG demonstration plant. This milestone comes as US tariffs on Chinese anode materials surge, spotlighting Renascor’s strategic role in diversifying supply.

GreenX Metals advances its German and Greenland projects with modern exploration techniques and secures a significant arbitration award against Poland, positioning itself strongly in critical minerals markets.