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Ampol's first half 2026 earnings soared, powered by a resilient supply chain and a sharp rise in refinery margins driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions.

A tiny gold explorer, a battery materials stock and a biotech name led a week packed with dealmaking, drilling news and fresh funding. Resources did most of the heavy lifting, while several big gaps either held firm or gave back part of their early jump.

Speculation ran hottest in junior resources, where drilling hits, study results and funding deals drove some extreme weekly moves. Rare earths, gold and dealmaking set the pace, while several capital raisings and acquisitions produced mixed reactions.

Ampol has finalized its $1.165 billion acquisition of EG Australia, adding around 480 sites and 4,200 employees to its retail footprint. The deal is expected to deliver $65-80 million in synergies and boost earnings per share.

Ampol launches a A$400 million delayed-draw subordinated notes facility to refinance upcoming debt maturities, locking in long-dated funding with flexible drawdown options.

Exploration wins and funding deals kept the materials sector busy, but price action was uneven. Big winners came from fresh drill results and new targets, while several stocks gave back early gains after trading resumed.

Ampol's acquisition of EG Australia has gained ACCC approval, conditional on divesting 41 overlapping fuel sites to Metro Petroleum to preserve competition in 39 local markets.

Ampol Limited showcased resilience in 2025 with strong refining margins supported by government payments and robust retail growth, while awaiting ACCC approval for its EG Australia acquisition promising significant synergies.

Silver, rare earths and select critical minerals led this week’s winners, while lithium names and several larger producers slipped despite busy news flow. Big resource upgrades, fresh funding and cleaner processing routes drew buyers, but many early gaps failed to hold.

Ampol has increased its divestment offer to the ACCC by four additional sites, raising the total to 41 as it pushes to satisfy competition concerns in its EG Australia acquisition. The move aims to secure regulatory clearance ahead of a mid-2026 transaction close.

Ampol reported a robust first quarter in 2026, with refinery margins soaring to US$25.45 per barrel and production up 10%, while securing fuel supplies through May despite geopolitical tensions.

A brutal split opened up in small caps: a few stocks surged on hard approvals and funding, while many resource names slid even after announcing big numbers. The week’s tape looked simple: investors paid for certainty and sold anything that still needs time, permits, or more cash.