Latest Geopolitics News

Loyal Metals has secured a binding option to acquire the Highway Reward Copper Gold Mine, one of the world’s highest-grade copper assets, marking a significant step in its 2025 plan to expand into copper amid soaring commodity prices.

Trigg Minerals has raised A$12.5 million from institutional and strategic investors to accelerate development of its Antimony Canyon Project in Utah, positioning itself as a key supplier in the US critical minerals market amid soaring antimony prices.

Battery Age Minerals has successfully raised $3 million to fund maiden drilling at its Bleiberg Germanium-Zinc Project in Austria and advance exploration at the El Aguila Gold-Silver Project in Argentina, attracting new investors and reinforcing its strategic position in critical minerals.

C29 Metals has exited its Kazakhstan operations to focus on advancing its Mayfield Copper & Gold Project in Queensland, securing a three-year exploration license extension and confirming strong geological potential.

Pioneer Lithium has completed the first phase of soil sampling at its Skull Creek Uranium Project in Colorado, setting the stage for targeted drilling as US federal policies boost domestic uranium production.

Krakatoa Resources Limited has secured an additional $357,000 through a top-up placement, boosting its recent capital raise to $1.659 million. The company also provides a comprehensive update on its Zopkhito Project in Georgia, alongside an extensive review of associated risks.

Tigers Realm Coal’s ongoing efforts to divest its Russian mining assets have hit a significant impasse amid geopolitical tensions, regulatory hurdles, and a stalled sale agreement, leaving the company suspended from ASX trading.

Vection Technologies has landed a $4.4 million follow-on contract from a top global defence contractor, bringing cumulative orders to around $10 million and setting the stage for a potential $21 million pipeline through 2030.

Sunrise Energy Metals has successfully completed a scaled-back Share Purchase Plan, raising $1.5 million and bringing total capital raised to $7.5 million to advance its flagship Syerston Scandium Project.

Green Critical Minerals’ McIntosh Graphite Project Pre-Feasibility Study confirms robust economics with a post-tax NPV of A$235 million and a 32.5-year mine life, underpinning plans for staged development and market entry.

Blackstone Minerals has completed its acquisition of IDM International, issuing over 692 million shares and 83 million options, significantly expanding its copper-gold portfolio with the Mankayan project in the Philippines.

SunRice reported a slight decline in FY25 revenue to $1.85 billion but achieved improved profitability, driven by strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies. The company is investing in sustainability and capacity upgrades as it pursues its 2030 Growth Strategy.