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Atomic Eagle has begun a technical review aimed at determining whether its 60%-owned Madaouela uranium project in Niger can support a materially larger development than outlined in the 2022 feasibility study. The company is targeting a JORC-compliant resource in Q4 2026 and a scoping study in Q1 2027.

Exploration news drove the biggest share-price moves, while project funding remained the key test for developers across gold, copper, rare earths and energy. Strong drilling results lifted several small miners, but some early gains faded when investors focused on cash needs and the lack of formal reserves.

Atomic Eagle has formally executed the Mining Convention for its Madaouela uranium project in Niger, securing the legal, fiscal and operational framework for the asset. The agreement also triggers steps to end historical arbitration proceedings, while a US$5 million payment and a targeted JORC resource update now sit ahead of the company.

Avenira led the week after securing an offtake deal covering more than 80% of expected Wonarah phosphate output. Copper, gold and rare earths explorers also gained, while several companies raised cash to fund drilling or mine construction.

Atomic Eagle has identified broad interpreted uranium zones at two early-stage exploration targets in Zambia, including a 600m by 200m zone at Muntanga North Target 5. The company still needs follow-up drilling to establish whether the mineralisation is continuous and significant enough to support resource growth.

Atomic Eagle’s largest shareholder has irrevocably committed to exercise 35.1 million options, giving the uranium developer a potential $10.9 million cash injection before the options expire. The company says the proceeds could fund its Zambia and Niger growth strategy through 2028 without near-term equity financing.

Small-cap resources led the week, with Discovery Alaska rising 90% as it bought a Western Australian gold project. Gold, copper and critical minerals companies also drew strong buying. Large energy names posted solid results, but several shares fell as investors weighed capital needs, project delays and weaker forward guidance.

Atomic Eagle has re-established a 60% interest in Niger’s Madaouela Uranium Project, adding 116.5 million pounds of uranium resource to its portfolio alongside its flagship Muntanga asset in Zambia, creating a substantial dual-asset platform.

Atomic Eagle has extended high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Muntanga Project in Zambia, secured crucial environmental permits, and acquired an option on the Sitwe Uranium Project, broadening its exploration footprint.

A handful of small-cap names posted big weekly swings, but the bigger story was a flood of new studies, resource upgrades and funding deals across gold, rare earths and battery materials. Investors chased scale and near-term production, while several raisings and gap-down reopenings showed how quickly early enthusiasm can fade.

Atomic Eagle Limited has obtained crucial environmental and social approvals for its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, significantly reducing permitting risk and positioning the project as development-ready while maintaining focus on resource expansion.

Small caps drove the week, with battery, resources and education names posting the biggest gains. Deal news, funding rounds and fresh drilling plans kept traders busy, while a few discounted raisings hit hard.