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A takeover premium blew the doors off the Materials board this week, while one discounted equity raise did the opposite. Uranium names kept climbing on real production progress, and rare earths stayed in favour as governments and buyers circle supply.

A takeover offer lit up small caps, while one high-growth software name slid hard despite strong sector news. Resources dominated the winners list, but investors still punished dilution and discounted fundraisings.

Astral Resources reports strong high-grade gold assay results from recent drilling at its Feysville and Mandilla projects in Western Australia, highlighting significant extensions beyond current resource models and advancing development prospects.

A few stocks did the heavy lifting this week, with one biotech exploding higher and a gas name collapsing on the other side of the ledger. Big moves came from capital raises, regulator decisions, and drill results that investors treated as near-term value, not distant promises.

Astral Resources has reported significant progress in its Mandilla Gold Project, underpinned by robust drilling outcomes and a $65 million capital raise to fund development. The company is on track for a Final Investment Decision in September 2026, aiming for first gold production by the end of 2027.

Astral Resources has successfully raised A$65 million through a strongly supported placement to advance its Mandilla Gold Project and accelerate exploration across its Western Australian gold assets.

Astral Resources has completed a comprehensive in-fill drilling program at its flagship Theia Deposit within the Mandilla Gold Project, confirming robust high-grade gold mineralisation that underpins the Stage 1 starter pit. The results reinforce the project’s strong economic potential as it advances towards production.

Astral Resources confirms robust high-grade gold zones at Theia Deposit and discovers a promising new target west of Theia, advancing its Mandilla Gold Project development.

Astral Resources reports robust exploration results across its Western Australian gold projects and key progress on the Mandilla Definitive Feasibility Study, alongside a new joint venture at the Think Big deposit.

Astral Resources has strengthened its leadership and advisory teams to drive the Mandilla Gold Project towards production, targeting first gold output by the end of 2027. The company has also engaged GR Engineering Services for critical feasibility work and appointed Taylor Collison to assist with debt financing.

Astral Resources has secured a pivotal Land Use Agreement with the Marlinyu Ghoorlie Native Title Claim Group, clearing the way for funded development of the Think Big Gold deposit in Western Australia.

Astral Resources reports robust assay results from its Theia Deposit in-fill drilling program, reinforcing the potential for a profitable starter pit at its Mandilla Gold Project. Ongoing diamond drilling and regional exploration at Feysville aim to further unlock value.