Latest Middle East Conflict News

Viva Energy’s 1H26 EBITDA surged to an estimated $770-$780 million, more than doubling from 1H25, driven by elevated refining margins amid Middle East supply disruptions and robust retail and commercial sales.

Verbrec Limited confirms a robust FY2026 with revenues up nearly 50%, while unveiling a bullish FY2027 outlook driven by full-year Alliance Automation integration and expanding project pipelines.

Paladin Energy completes Langer Heinrich Mine ramp-up, delivering strong FY2026 results and advancing its Canadian PLS Project with a new uranium discovery. FY2027 guidance forecasts stable production and costs amid ongoing regulatory progress.

Noumi Limited has struck a binding deal with major shareholder Arrovest to acquire all remaining shares via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders a 12.2% premium amid looming $610 million convertible note maturity.

AIC Mines reported steady progress on its Eloise processing plant expansion and commenced ore processing at Jericho, while elevated diesel prices and unseasonal rain pushed costs above guidance in the June quarter.

Netwealth Group posts a record $135.7 billion in funds under administration for FY26, driven by strong net flows and platform enhancements despite short-term geopolitical jitters.

Australian Ethical reached a new record of $14.5 billion funds under management at June 30, 2026, driven by strong superannuation inflows and strategic investments amid challenging market conditions.

Rio Tinto reported a 3% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for H1 2026, driven by Oyu Tolgoi’s 31% growth and record iron ore output in the Pilbara, while maintaining full-year guidance amid geopolitical headwinds.

Atomos Limited has trimmed its FY26 sales guidance to approximately $40 million due to softer end-consumer demand and delayed product shipments, while forecasting EBITDA between $2.5 million and $3.5 million supported by improved margins.

Dyno Nobel has finalised the sale of its Phosphate Hill fertiliser business to Ryowa, marking a strategic exit from fertilisers and a sharper focus on explosives.

Worley has revised its FY26 underlying EBITA impact from the Middle East conflict to up to $60 million, doubling its previous estimate, while also warning of a $50 million hit from foreign currency translation due to a stronger Australian dollar.

Buru Energy has launched a prospectus offering over 207 million new options free-attaching to a recent $5.3 million placement, aiming to back the commercialisation of its Rafael Gas Project and bolster working capital.