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The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Metal Bank Limited has entered a non-binding MOU with Austral Resources to explore toll treatment of ore from the Millennium Project at Austral’s nearby Rocklands facility, aiming to advance a promising copper-cobalt-gold resource in NW Queensland.

Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Baucau and Ossu mineral projects in Timor-Leste and signed a non-binding agreement to form a joint venture with the state-owned Murak Rai. The move positions Tivan at the forefront of mineral exploration in a highly prospective but underexplored region.

Terra Metals has confirmed a substantial new titanium-vanadium-gallium mineralised system at its Southwest Prospect, dramatically expanding the Dante Project’s resource potential with critical metals now in focus.

Castile Resources has raised A$8.4 million through a share placement to accelerate its Rover 1 project, aiming to complete a Bankable Feasibility Study by mid-2026 and begin new exploration drilling.

True North Copper has increased its Cloncurry Copper Project mineral resources by 7% in copper and 9% in gold, underpinning ongoing feasibility studies and future drilling plans.

Western Mines Group has revealed a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, boasting 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel and ranking among the world’s top 10 deposits.

Western Mines Group is set to commence a major Phase 5 drilling campaign at its Mulga Tank nickel project, targeting high-grade zones and expanding its resource base with a mix of reverse circulation and diamond drilling.

Prospect Resources has announced a significant update to its Mumbezhi Copper Project resource estimate, revealing a 63% increase in copper tonnage and maiden gold and cobalt resources, positioning the project closer to development.

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.