Latest Geopolitics News

Eclipse Metals announces plans for a NASDAQ dual listing to boost its rare earth elements strategy and tap into North American capital markets, while maintaining its ASX presence.

Bank of Queensland reported a robust FY25 with 12% growth in cash earnings and significant progress in its digital banking and branch conversion initiatives. The bank’s focus on productivity and specialist business lending underpins its optimistic outlook despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

Aurora Labs has secured over A$900,000 in contracts with the Australian Defence Force, pushing forward its advanced propulsion systems and additive manufacturing capabilities. A strategic partnership with Sovereign Propulsion Systems aims to integrate these innovations into next-generation unmanned aerial systems.

Ionic Rare Earths has raised $15.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed rights issue and placement, anchored by a $3 million strategic investment from U.S.-based Argentem Creek Partners. The capital will fund the company’s global expansion in magnet recycling and rare earth supply chain development amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Tungsten Mining NL (ASX, TGN) reinforces its position as a leading tungsten resource holder outside China, unveiling a robust development strategy aligned with soaring global demand and supply constraints.

Tungsten Mining NL is moving to list on the U.S. OTCQB Market, aiming to tap into strong North American investor interest as tungsten prices climb and critical mineral security becomes a priority.

Australian Mines Limited has secured key approvals to begin a ~1,000m drilling program at its high-grade Flemington scandium project, positioning itself strategically amid tightening Chinese rare earth export controls.

Eclipse Metals has raised $4 million to accelerate drilling and resource upgrades at its Greenland rare earths project, while preparing for a potential NASDAQ dual listing.

St George Mining has secured A$72.5 million in institutional and strategic funding to advance its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil towards a final investment decision. The capital raise underscores the project's strategic importance amid tightening global critical minerals supply chains.

Locksley Resources has upgraded its U.S. trading status to the OTCQX Best Market, enhancing its visibility among American investors and reinforcing its strategic focus on critical minerals at the Mojave Project in California.

DroneShield’s DroneSentry counterdrone system has earned official recognition from the UK’s National Protective Security Authority, boosting its credibility and market potential amid rising drone threats.

Metallium Limited is set to commission its first Flash Joule Heating processing line in Texas by December 2025, expanding capacity fivefold and adding a second rare earth demonstration line. This move positions the company as a key player in non-Chinese critical metals refining amid tightening Chinese export controls.