Materials Wrap: Funding Rush, Deal Flow and Mixed Follow-Through Define Week 21

• White Energy led the board after unveiling proposed coal deals and a $15 million raise.
• Small-cap gold names saw some of the sharpest falls, even where drilling or project news stayed upbeat.
• Funding remained a major driver as companies raised cash for construction, studies and drilling.
• Rare earths and other critical minerals stayed busy with Arafura, ASM and Northern Minerals all in focus.