Latest Geopolitics News

Locksley Resources has secured $1.47 million through a heavily subscribed placement to fund a critical minerals exploration campaign at its Mojave Project in California, targeting rare earth elements and antimony.

Critica Limited has initiated bulk metallurgical testwork on a 400 kg sample from its Jupiter Deposit, aiming to refine rare earth element beneficiation and explore by-product opportunities. The project holds over 280,000 tonnes of heavy rare earth elements and faces new geopolitical dynamics following China’s export restrictions.

Toro Energy has released an updated scoping study for its Lake Maitland Uranium Project, revealing robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$907.9 million and a swift payback period of just 1.5 years. The study outlines a 16.3-year mine life producing uranium and vanadium with modest capital expenditure and competitive operating costs.

Amaero Ltd updates its financial outlook, targeting positive EBITDA by FY2027 and reaffirming a A$72 million capital investment plan despite delays in US Department of Defense contracts.

Goodman Group reports steady progress in Q3 FY25 with a robust $13.7 billion development pipeline and strong demand for logistics and data centre infrastructure, reaffirming its FY25 Operating EPS growth forecast of 9%.

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.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has reported a record full-year revenue of NZ$2.02 billion for FY2025, alongside a 43% increase in underlying net profit after tax. The company also raised its dividend, reflecting strong operational performance and strategic investments.

Infratil Limited reported a robust FY2025 with operational EBITDAF nearing NZ$1 billion, driven by strong performances across its core infrastructure sectors and a strategic capital raise to fuel CDC Data Centres’ expansion.

ALS Limited has announced a fully underwritten A$350 million equity placement to fund major upgrades to its global laboratory network and support future growth initiatives, aiming for mid single-digit EPS accretion by FY25 pro forma.

ALS Limited delivered a robust FY25 performance with 16% revenue growth to $3 billion and underlying EBIT rising 4.7% to $515 million, driven by strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company is advancing its Nuvisan integration ahead of schedule and has unveiled a $230 million investment plan to expand key laboratories, positioning itself for sustained growth amid market uncertainties.

Jameson Resources has announced a $3.5 million equity raise to advance its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project in British Columbia, supported by a positive feasibility update and strong government backing amid geopolitical trade tensions.

Reef Casino Trust reported stable 2024 financial results with steady distributions, while confidential takeover proposals from two groups are under board review. Operational challenges include rising regulatory costs and inflationary pressures.