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Borders & Southern shares drop 15% after Argentina threatens sanctions on Falklands oil firms

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04 Sep 2026
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Borders & Southern shares drop 15% after Argentina threatens sanctions on Falklands oil firms

Shares of Borders & Southern Petroleum fell 15% following Argentine President Javier Milei's announcement to accelerate sanctions against companies involved in oil projects near the Falkland Islands. Milei specifically targeted British firms Rockhopper Exploration and Navitas Petroleum but also included other license holders like Borders & Southern. The Argentine government claims the Falklands, which it calls the Malvinas, and views foreign oil rights there as illegitimate. This move follows comments from Donald Trump suggesting the US might reconsider the islands' sovereignty. Borders & Southern holds significant oil licenses in the South Falkland Basin, including the Darwin discovery. The UK maintains its firm stance on sovereignty, citing a 2013 referendum where islanders overwhelmingly voted to remain British. The situation adds volatility to Borders & Southern’s stock amid ongoing project developments and farm-out talks.

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