Latest Geopolitical Risk News

Viva Energy’s 1H26 EBITDA surged to an estimated $770-$780 million, more than doubling from 1H25, driven by elevated refining margins amid Middle East supply disruptions and robust retail and commercial sales.

Macquarie Group reports a 30% profit increase in FY26 to A$4.85 billion as CEO Shemara Wikramanayake announces retirement, with Greg Ward set to take the helm in November 2026.

WiseTech Global is acquiring FRDM.ai for $10 million upfront to accelerate its VerifyWise platform, enhancing multi-tier supply chain risk and compliance monitoring with AI-powered insights.

Paladin Energy completes Langer Heinrich Mine ramp-up, delivering strong FY2026 results and advancing its Canadian PLS Project with a new uranium discovery. FY2027 guidance forecasts stable production and costs amid ongoing regulatory progress.

Podium Minerals has confirmed robust platinum group metals mineralisation extending to 500 metres depth at Parks Reef, reinforcing the project's scale and growth potential amid supportive market fundamentals.

Kingfish Limited outperformed the S&P/NZX50G with an 8.7% gross portfolio return in Q2 2026, driven by strong results from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Vista Group, and Infratil, while a2 Milk faced supply chain and regulatory challenges.

Ava Risk Group expects FY2026 revenue around $29 million, below prior guidance, due to delayed orders mainly in the Middle East and North America. Despite this, sales intake exceeded revenue, underpinning a strong backlog and positive EBITDA.

Volt Resources’ Ukrainian subsidiary Zavalievsky Graphite is launching a new graphite production campaign in July 2026, supported by firm European sales contracts worth around €377,000.

Rio Tinto reported a 3% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for H1 2026, driven by Oyu Tolgoi’s 31% growth and record iron ore output in the Pilbara, while maintaining full-year guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

Alara Resources (ASX:AUQ) is seeking to raise $3.84 million through a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer, partially underwritten by major shareholder ATI. The funds will primarily support exploration and working capital amid ongoing operational progress at its Oman copper projects.

Atomos Limited has trimmed its FY26 sales guidance to approximately $40 million due to softer end-consumer demand and delayed product shipments, while forecasting EBITDA between $2.5 million and $3.5 million supported by improved margins.

Cobre Limited has achieved a swift operational turnaround at its Sierra Atacama copper mine, generating positive operating cash flow within two months of assuming control. The company targets a significant production ramp-up supported by capital investments and ongoing optimisation.