Latest Geopolitical Risk News

Macquarie Group has reported a solid third quarter for FY26, with significant profit gains in asset management and capital divisions, alongside steady growth in banking services. The group maintains a strong capital buffer, positioning itself well despite a cautious economic outlook.

Victory Metals has reported a remarkable 26-fold increase in Hafnium grade at its North Stanmore project, achieved through simple gravity separation, positioning the company as a potential key supplier of this critical defence metal.

Argo Investments has reported a half-year profit of $130.8 million and declared a record fully franked interim dividend of 18.5 cents per share, reflecting strong dividend growth despite a challenging market environment.

Cadoux Limited has made significant progress in its High Purity Alumina (HPA) project and its 50% owned Minhub rare earths processing initiative, advancing engineering design and market engagement amid growing global demand for critical minerals.

VBX Limited has reported a significant 51% increase in its Wuudagu bauxite resource and enhanced its project feasibility study, supported by fresh funding and robust market conditions.

LCL Resources reported promising high-grade gold-copper-silver assays from trenching in Papua New Guinea and is actively pursuing lower-risk jurisdiction assets while advancing its Colombian option agreement.

Blaze Minerals has confirmed a new critical mineral discovery of gallium and rubidium at its Ntungamo Project in Uganda, while withdrawing from its Congo base metals venture due to security concerns.

European Lithium has agreed to acquire US-based titanium company Velta Holding in an all-scrip transaction, marking a strategic diversification beyond lithium into critical materials.

Tungsten Mining NL advances its Mt Mulgine project with a robust scoping study, revealing a globally significant multi-critical mineral deposit poised to meet soaring tungsten demand amid supply constraints.

Djerriwarrh Investments Limited reported a $20.7 million half-year profit with a steady fully franked dividend, despite portfolio returns lagging the ASX 200. The company signals a strategic pivot with quarterly dividends and selective portfolio adjustments.

Marvel Gold Limited has agreed to sell its Yanfolila Gold Project in Mali to Askiya Mineral Resources for up to US$1.94 million, marking a strategic shift to focus on its Tanzanian assets.

Orezone Gold Corporation has successfully completed commissioning of its Bomboré hard rock expansion, achieving first gold production and setting the stage for a significant increase in output next year.