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A single exploration name blew the doors off the leaderboard, while two well-known uranium plays and a Nevada explorer sank hard. Behind the noise: deals got closer to completion, big raisings reset prices, and several “good news” gaps didn’t survive the week.

A single drill program in WA delivered a once-a-year spike, while several small caps fell hard after reopening with price gaps. This week also saw big money raised for gold and uranium builds, and a run of resource upgrades across critical minerals.

HMC Capital has forged a strategic partnership with global investor KKR, securing up to $603 million to expand its Energy Transition Platform focused on battery storage and wind projects. This deal aims to boost Australia’s renewable capacity while enhancing shareholder returns.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has made significant strides in its Vanadium battery energy storage and mining projects, securing a $2 million capital raise and progressing key feasibility studies.

1414 Degrees has made significant strides in developing its Aurora Energy Precinct, securing crucial regulatory approvals for its battery storage system and progressing its battery materials and hydrogen technologies.

Black Rock Mining has marked a significant milestone at its Mahenge Graphite Project with an official groundbreaking ceremony and robust funding progress, setting the stage for rapid development in Tanzania.

QPM Energy has secured key contracts and financing milestones for its 112MW Isaac Power Station, while managing stable gas supply amid weak electricity prices.

Pilot Energy has made significant strides in Q4 2025 with the launch of a modular data centre joint venture, progress on a hybrid solar and battery project, and advancement of offshore gas exploration partnerships, supported by substantial new financing.

Argosy Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, securing a crucial 40MW power connection and executing a lithium carbonate spot sales contract, all while navigating a buoyant lithium market.

Richmond Vanadium Technology Ltd continues to push forward with its Richmond–Julia Creek Vanadium Project, progressing environmental approvals and technical collaborations despite subdued vanadium market conditions.

Nickel Industries reported a 57% drop in quarterly EBITDA due to mining quota delays but showcased robust HPAL margins and advanced commissioning at its Excelsior project, supported by a strategic investment from Sphere Corp.

NOVONIX is ramping up industrial-grade synthetic graphite production with mass manufacturing slated for 2026, while battery-grade output for Panasonic faces delays until late 2027. The company also navigates a major offtake termination and secures significant funding to support its growth.