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Capital raisings, resource updates and Medicare news drove the week’s biggest share moves. The sharpest gains came from silver and tungsten juniors, while the heaviest fall came from a deeply discounted equity raising.

Gold and specialty minerals names drove the week’s biggest moves as drilling hits, resource upgrades and funding deals pulled buyers into small and mid-cap materials stocks. Lithium and uranium names were more uneven, with some companies raising money for growth while others fell on dilution worries or project delays.

Element 25 is making steady progress on its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, with major equipment ordered, key contracts nearing finalisation, and project financing advancing toward closure ahead of a Q1 2027 commissioning target.

Element 25 progresses its Butcherbird manganese expansion targeting 1.1Mtpa output, securing key contracts and raising $18 million to fuel growth in steel and battery markets.

Speculative growth names and biotech drove the biggest gains this week, while one consumer staple copped the heaviest selling after cutting guidance. Deal flow stayed busy, but investors were even more responsive to hard numbers: profit upgrades, feasibility studies, contract wins and fresh drilling results.

Drilling wins, funding deals and takeover activity drove a busy week in materials stocks. Big moves came from early-stage explorers, while larger producers won support with cash flow, mine life and deal-making.

Element 25 has secured $18 million through a share placement to fund the expansion of its Butcherbird Manganese Project, aiming to increase output to 1.1 million tonnes annually and support its US battery-grade manganese facility.

One stock nearly doubled, another jumped more than 40%, and a finance heavyweight stayed elevated after a merger shock. In resources, the winners were mostly tied to “what was bought” or “what was funded”, while the laggards were often the ones where early optimism quickly turned into selling.

Fluorspar stole the week as OD6 ripped higher, while a fresh wave of trading halts and reopenings produced fast reversals. Rare earth processing deals, big funding packages and takeover timetables kept investors busy across small caps.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion and developing a US-based battery-grade manganese refinery, supported by major funding and strategic partnerships.

Element 25 Limited is making significant strides in its Butcherbird Expansion Project, targeting a manganese concentrate output of 1.1 million tonnes per annum with key contracts shortlisted and financing progressing.

Element 25 Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, securing $60 million in funding and progressing key engineering and contract milestones. Simultaneously, the company moves closer to finalising financing for its US-based battery-grade manganese refinery.