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AuKing Mining has reported a 50-metre interval grading 2.03% TREO from surface at its Tundulu rare earths project in Malawi. The result, from drilling about 400 metres west of earlier holes, supports a broader near-surface mineralised footprint but remains exploration-stage evidence.

Small-cap resources led the week, while takeover offers and defence contracts added support across the market.
Investors still had to weigh approvals, cash needs and project delivery against strong headline results.

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.

AuKing Mining has approved planning for an approximately 1,000-metre diamond hole at its Tundulu Rare Earths Project in Malawi. The hole will test the depth of the carbonatite system at Nathace Hill after strong initial RC results and two deep diamond intersections.

AuKing Mining has reported wide, high-grade rare earth intersections from maiden RC drilling at its Tundulu project in Malawi, including 91 metres at 1.51% TREO. The results also reveal unusually strong heavy rare earth enrichment and have prompted the company to fast-track a maiden resource estimate targeted before the end of 2026.

Rare earths and uranium stocks led a broad resources rally, while gold companies combined record profits with larger reserves and dividends. Yet strong company news did not guarantee a rising share price, with several materials groups falling despite better earnings or project progress.

AuKing Mining is set to acquire Green Exploration Limited, gaining full ownership of multiple Malawian projects rich in rare earths and copper, including the Machinga Heavy Rare Earths and Ngala Hill Copper/PGE assets.

AuKing Mining has pushed its first diamond drill hole at the Tundulu Rare Earth Project in Malawi well beyond initial plans, intersecting carbonatite to 510.6 metres and suggesting a larger and deeper intrusive complex than previously mapped.

Small-cap resources stocks led the week, while takeover activity and strong company results added to the gains. Wellnex Life more than doubled, but sharp falls in Trek Metals and Ionic Rare Earths showed that positive news did not always bring buyers.

Materials shares delivered another strong week, led by a 60.61% rise at iTech Minerals and major gains across gold, copper and critical minerals.
Investors rewarded fresh drilling results, larger mineral resources, project approvals and new supply agreements, although several heavily sold stocks showed that early buying did not always last.

AuKing Mining has secured a full underwriting agreement with GBA Capital to guarantee raising approximately $9.14 million through the exercise of nearly 305 million unlisted options expiring in April 2027.

AuKing Mining has agreed to acquire 100% of the Machinga Heavy Rare Earths Project in Malawi, adding a high-grade heavy rare earth and niobium asset to its portfolio. The acquisition includes a mix of cash, shares, and performance shares contingent on resource milestones, positioning AuKing to accelerate exploration in a geopolitically strategic region.