Latest Geopolitical Risk News

Krakatoa Resources is set to begin its maiden drilling campaign at the Zopkhito Sb-Au Project in Georgia, aiming to convert a foreign resource estimate into a JORC-compliant mineral resource and advance economic assessment.

Victory Metals Limited has launched a $3.75 million placement and options offer aimed at advancing its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Elements project in Western Australia. The capital raise targets sophisticated investors and includes detailed risk disclosures.

Ioneer Ltd has announced a 308% increase in the Ore Reserve for its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, extending mine life to 95 years and confirming robust economics with low-cost lithium production and a stable boric acid revenue stream.

CD Private Equity Fund II reported a steep decline in net profit for FY25, with earnings per unit plunging 98%, yet continued to deliver solid distributions to unitholders amid a challenging US private equity market.

CD Private Equity Fund III reported a remarkable 726.6% jump in net profit to $18.56 million for FY25, driven by strong fair value gains and portfolio realizations. The Fund declared a $0.20 per unit distribution amid ongoing geopolitical and market challenges.

8I Holdings Limited reported a net loss of S$1.09 million for FY2025, impacted by a sharp decline in investment gains due to global market volatility and new U.S. tariffs. The Group remains focused on a conservative, value-driven investment strategy despite challenging conditions.

Pioneer Lithium has launched a two-phase soil sampling program at its Skull Creek Uranium Project in Colorado, aiming to define drill-ready uranium targets amid growing US government support for domestic supply.

Australian Agricultural Company Limited (AACo) reported a 14% rise in operating profit to $58.4 million for FY25, driven by increased sales volumes and disciplined cost control despite challenging market conditions. The company also marked a significant reduction in statutory loss, signaling improved financial resilience.

Lindian Resources has assured investors that its bauxite projects in Guinea remain untouched by recent government mining license cancellations, underscoring stable progress despite regulatory upheaval.

Sarama Resources reported a $673,644 net loss in Q1 2025 while progressing exploration in Western Australia and initiating a $120 million arbitration over a disputed Burkina Faso permit withdrawal.

Celsius Resources plans to issue additional free-attaching options to investors in its Tranche 2 Placement, aiming to bolster support amid challenging geopolitical and economic conditions. These options, exercisable at a nominal price, await shareholder approval and ASX listing conditions.

Austco Healthcare has renewed its preferred supplier agreement with a major US healthcare provider, continuing supply of its Tacera nurse call systems to 180 hospitals across 30 states. This extension builds on a lucrative five-year partnership worth over A$49 million.