ASM takeover offer ignites week as Qoria slides and gold names extend gains

• Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) jumped on a proposed takeover at a large premium.
• Qoria (ASX:QOR) fell sharply after a big run, as investors sold down despite ongoing growth signals.
• Riversgold (ASX:RGL) surged after fresh gold hits and a small-cap funding boost.
• Critical minerals remained active: rare earths, uranium and lithium names rose on results, approvals and feasibility updates.