Latest Geopolitics News

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported an 8% rise in net profit to $10.1 billion for FY25, supported by steady lending growth and a 5% revenue increase. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 260 cents per share, underscoring its robust capital position and ongoing technology modernization.

Green Technology Metals has achieved a major regulatory milestone by securing full mining lease coverage for its Seymour Lithium Project in Ontario, significantly advancing the project toward construction readiness.

Peak Rare Earths Limited shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement proposing acquisition by Shenghe Resources (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., valuing Peak at approximately A$158 million and offering a substantial premium over recent trading prices.

Snow Lake Energy has completed due diligence and confirmed its participation in GTI Energy’s $4.5 million placement, securing a near 10% stake and a strategic foothold adjacent to GTI’s Lo Herma uranium project.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports robust scandium assay results from its inaugural scandium-focused drilling at Currajong, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate in September 2025.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited reported a robust 33.98% rise in profit after tax to $168.2 million for FY25, alongside a raised fully franked final dividend of 6.0 cents per share. The fund’s portfolio outperformed key benchmarks, reflecting strategic positioning amid structural global economic changes.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has received a $1 million instalment from the Australian Government’s $5 million IPCM grant, boosting progress on its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project. This funding supports critical metallurgical testwork and a Pre-Feasibility Study, positioning AR3 as a key future supplier of rare earths.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT has reported a statutory profit of $71 million for FY25, reversing last year’s loss, while advancing its portfolio through key acquisitions and refinancing.

Santos Limited has agreed to extend the exclusivity period with the XRG Consortium, allowing more time to finalize due diligence for a potential A$8.89 per share cash takeover. The extension keeps the door open for competing bids, maintaining shareholder options.

AVITA Medical reported a 21% revenue increase in Q2 2025 driven by expanded sales and new product launches, yet continues to face net losses and liquidity challenges requiring loan covenant waivers.

Vection Technologies has reported its first positive underlying EBITDA for FY2025, driven by strong growth in its Defence sector. The company sets ambitious FY2026 revenue targets of $70 million, underpinned by a robust $50 million sales pipeline and cutting-edge AI and spatial computing solutions.

Fortescue has secured a landmark RMB 14.2 billion syndicated term loan, marking the first such facility by an Australian corporate and underscoring its deepening ties with China to support its decarbonisation goals.