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QEM Limited has finalized its acquisition of Idaho-based Big It and Columbite projects, gaining footholds in seven critical minerals including tungsten and niobium, aiming to mitigate US supply chain risks.

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.

QEM Limited is moving forward with its acquisition of Freshwater Metals, securing past-producing tungsten and prospective fluorspar and niobium projects in Idaho, aligning with US efforts to bolster domestic critical mineral supplies.

QEM Limited has pushed back the deadline to complete due diligence on its planned acquisition of two U.S. critical minerals projects, citing legal concerns mainly around chain of title.

QEM Limited has pushed back the deadline to complete due diligence on its planned acquisition of two U.S. critical minerals projects, citing legal and environmental concerns that require further investigation.

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.

QEM Limited is set to acquire two past-producing critical mineral projects in Idaho, backed by a $2.645 million placement. The move aligns with US efforts to secure domestic supplies of fluorspar, tungsten, and niobium amid global supply chain vulnerabilities.

QEM Limited confirms a $1.442 million capital raising via placement, addressing ASX queries on disclosure timing and compliance. The company clarifies board approvals and trading halt details, reinforcing its adherence to continuous disclosure obligations.

QEM Limited has raised $1.442 million through a well-supported placement to fund a strategic review of its flagship Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project and explore new critical minerals opportunities.

QEM Limited has responded to ASX inquiries about unusual trading activity, confirming no undisclosed material information and deferring assay results to its March quarterly report.