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Macallum New Energy has expanded its Perth Basin exploration inventory, secured commitments for an approximately A$3 million placement and begun seeking a partner to help fund up to two wells in late 2027. The immediate constraint is clear: cash stood at A$0.815 million at quarter-end, equivalent to only 0.8 quarters of funding before the raise.

Macallum New Energy has locked in an approximately A$3 million placement to fund EP 494 farm-out work, technical studies and preparations for potential drilling in late 2027. Most of the raising can proceed under existing placement capacity, while director participation and broker options require shareholder approval.

Exploration stocks dominated the biggest weekly moves, while several companies warned that cash, debt or approvals could decide what happens next.
Alvo Minerals led the market after heavy rare earth results, but company announcements remained a mixed source of confidence and concern.

Small-cap materials shares delivered outsized gains on project news, fresh drilling and new funding, while several explorers fell despite positive announcements.
Alvo, Pioneer and Tyranna led the weekly board, but cash shortages, legal disputes and unproven discoveries kept risk high.

Macallum New Energy has lifted the arithmetic mean prospective gas resource across its EP 494 portfolio to 2,506 PJ after new 3D seismic and reprocessed 2D data sharpened several targets. The company is now seeking a joint venture partner for up to two exploration wells targeted for the second half of 2027.

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.

Macallum New Energy has released an independently certified maiden Prospective Resource estimate for its Aberfeldy Prospect in the North Perth Basin, revealing significant unrisked recoverable oil and gas volumes under two fluid scenarios.

Macallum New Energy completed key 3D and 2D seismic surveys in Western Australia’s Perth Basin, setting the stage for prospect maturation and potential drilling in 2027 while maintaining a strong cash position.

A handful of extreme moves set the tone, from DXN’s explosive AI data centre rerating to steep sell-offs in small-cap explorers. Deals, funding and fresh drilling results drove the week, but several gap-ups lost steam as traders banked profits.

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.

Macallum New Energy has expanded its exploration prospects in the underexplored southern North Perth Basin with a new oil and gas prospect, Aberfeldy, and plans to pursue helium and hydrogen exploration following recent regulatory changes.