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Gold, rare earths and energy shares led a busy week, while major company results brought large gains and steep sell-offs. Corporate deals, new project studies and rising dividends drew buyers, but some stocks fell despite stronger earnings.

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.

BCI Minerals edges closer to first salt shipment at its Mardie Project, with crystallisation underway and 85% construction complete. The company maintains full funding and advances its sulphate of potash opportunity alongside robust sustainability initiatives.

BCI Minerals has contracted Bluestar Lehigh to build a 150 kg/hr sulphate of potash pilot plant at Mardie, aiming to de-risk commercial SOP production. Commissioning is set for early FY2028 with piloting to span about a year, funded within the existing $1.443 billion Mardie budget.

Takeovers, mine studies and record quarterly updates drove the week, with buyers chasing companies that put hard numbers around cash flow, reserves and contract wins. Losses were just as sharp where traders sold into reopenings or questioned whether fresh capital and non-binding deals would turn into profits.

Small-cap resources names drove the biggest moves this week, with discovery drilling, project studies and funding deals pushing traders into a handful of stocks. The strongest gains came where companies delivered something concrete: thicker ore, bigger reserves, better cash flow or a clearer route to production.

BCI Minerals has reached 85% construction completion at its Mardie Salt Operation and Potash Project, with salt crystallisation commenced and 49,000 tonnes produced. The project remains fully funded and on budget, progressing towards first salt shipment in early 2027, weather permitting.

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.

A brutal sell-off in a few small caps did most of the damage this week, even as project funding and resource upgrades kept rolling in. Lithium, rare earths and tungsten news stayed constructive, but traders punished anything that looked like delays, dilution or weaker prices.

BCI Minerals confirms the Mardie Salt and Potash Project remains on track for first salt shipment in the second half of 2026, supported by binding offtake agreements and a positive salt price outlook driven by supply shortfalls in Asia.

BCI Minerals reports steady progress on its Mardie Salt and Potash Project with 77% construction completion and key operational milestones achieved, positioning the company for first salt shipment by December 2026.

BCI Minerals has reported solid progress on its Mardie Salt Operation and Potash Project, reaching 77% construction completion and hitting critical operational targets including pond brine density and commissioning of trial crystallisers. The company also strengthened its financial position through debt facility draws and convertible note conversions.