Latest Market And Geopolitical Risks News

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Argo Investments has reported a half-year profit of $130.8 million and declared a record fully franked interim dividend of 18.5 cents per share, reflecting strong dividend growth despite a challenging market environment.

Northern Minerals Limited (ASX – NTU) has launched a $60.5 million equity placement to fund the development of its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, supported by strategic partnerships and conditional debt backing from Australian and US government agencies.

Piedmont Lithium has released an updated timetable for its merger with Sayona Mining, marking key dates for stockholder approval, trading suspensions, and the final merger close by late August 2025.

Energy Metals Limited reported steady progress in its uranium exploration projects during the June 2025 quarter, supported by a strong cash position and rising uranium prices. Preparations to refresh the Bigrlyi Pre-Feasibility Study and regional exploration groundwork highlight the company’s strategic focus.

Boss Energy has officially declared commercial production at its Honeymoon Uranium Project following a strong operational ramp-up, with production and cost guidance reinforcing its position as a competitive uranium producer.