Latest Geopolitics News

Victory Metals has produced a 94% total rare earth oxide product enriched in heavy rare earths from its North Stanmore project, marking a first for Australian clay-hosted deposits and setting a new industry benchmark.

International Graphite Limited is advancing its strategy to become a global mine-to-market industrial graphite company, with a new joint venture in Germany and expansion of its Western Australian operations targeting production by 2027.

Richmond Vanadium Technology has paused parts of its feasibility study and approval processes in response to a prolonged downturn in vanadium prices, focusing instead on metallurgical innovation and cash conservation.

Chariot Corporation has secured a 66.7% stake in one of Nigeria’s largest hard-rock lithium portfolios, backed by a A$1.6 million capital raise and a new working capital facility, marking a strategic move into the Africa–China lithium corridor.

International Graphite Limited has partnered with Arctic Graphite AS to establish a new expandable graphite facility in Germany, aiming to bolster European supply with an initial 3,000 tonnes per year capacity. Backed by a potential $10 million funding commitment, this venture marks a strategic push into critical mineral processing amid rising demand.

Australian Strategic Materials has successfully raised A$13 million through an institutional placement, complementing an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan to total nearly A$25 million. These funds will accelerate ASM’s metallisation expansion in the US and ramp up production at its Korean Metals Plant.

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) reported a $285 million net profit for FY2025, declaring a fully franked 14.5c final dividend plus a 5c special dividend tied to capital gains from portfolio adjustments.

Noble Helium has upgraded its North Rukwa helium resource estimate by nearly 30%, driven by fresh data and a refined charge model, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has been selected by Brazil's BNDES and FINEP to receive significant funding under a US$903 million strategic minerals initiative, accelerating its Colossus rare earths project and downstream operations.

Sovereign Metals’ latest testwork confirms Kasiya graphite’s premium quality amid sweeping US tariffs on Chinese imports, spotlighting its potential as a strategic non-Chinese supply source for battery manufacturers.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the March 2025 quarter despite operational suspensions at Buru and ongoing geopolitical risks impacting commodity markets. Key project updates include Bowdens Silver’s development application progress and Federation Mining’s Snowy River feasibility study.

Peak Rare Earths advances its Ngualla project with a proposed A$158 million acquisition by Shenghe Resources, alongside a successful A$7.5 million capital raise and rising rare earth prices.