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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.

BrainChip has launched its AKD2500 silicon development project, advancing its Akida™ 2.0 neuromorphic AI platform with a $2.5 million investment and prototype expected by Q3 2026.

Austal Limited has revised its FY2026 EBIT guidance downward by approximately A$25 million following the discovery of an overstatement in incentives related to its T-ATS program by its US subsidiary.

Titomic Limited has secured a Space Act Agreement with NASA to evaluate its innovative cold spray additive manufacturing technology for aerospace applications, marking a significant step into the space sector.

Everest Metals Corporation is progressing rapidly with near-term gold production at its Mt Dimer Taipan and Revere Gold projects while simultaneously developing Australia’s first rubidium industry at Mt Edon. The company reports strong resource upgrades, ongoing mining, and promising pilot plant plans for critical minerals.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has reported steady growth in funds from operations for the first half of FY26, supported by strong asset valuations and operational metrics, while reaffirming its full-year guidance.

Critical Metals Corp has released final assay results from its 2025 drilling program at Greenland’s Tanbreez Rare Earths Project, confirming broad and consistent rare earth mineralisation with promising resource growth potential.

Revolution Private Credit Income Trust has launched a A$60 million institutional placement at A$2.00 per unit, aiming to bolster its investment in senior secured loans across Australia and New Zealand. The trust targets a net yield to maturity of 7.83%, emphasizing disciplined risk management and transparency.

Victory Metals has reported a remarkable 26-fold increase in Hafnium grade at its North Stanmore project, achieved through simple gravity separation, positioning the company as a potential key supplier of this critical defence metal.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT has reported solid half-year results for 2026, underpinned by resilient income growth and a $19.8 million uplift in portfolio valuation. The fund maintains a conservative capital structure while advancing key development projects.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT (DXC) reports solid HY26 results with strong income growth and high occupancy, while advancing strategic development projects to enhance its metro and highway retail footprint.