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Speculative money piled into new discoveries and tight-supply metals, while a handful of small caps were sold hard on thin liquidity. The week’s biggest moves came from PGMs and tungsten on the way up, and micro-cap gas on the way down.

Hot Chili Limited has reported a significant expansion of its high-grade copper-gold discovery at La Verde, Chile, supported by robust diamond drilling results. The company is advancing its Costa Fuego Project with promising pre-feasibility outcomes and progressing strategic partnerships.

Eastern Resources Limited reports steady progress on its Marengo Gold Project farm-in agreement despite ministerial approval delays, alongside ongoing environmental assessments at Nowa Nowa and a director resignation.

Bathurst Resources reported a first-half FY26 EBITDA of NZD 16 million, maintaining its full-year guidance despite export challenges and cost pressures. Key development projects in New Zealand and Canada continue to advance steadily.

Medallion Metals has completed a pivotal feasibility study for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project and raised $60 million to accelerate development, while progressing a key acquisition of Forrestania assets.

Green Technology Metals (ASX, GT1) has made significant strides in its Seymour Lithium Project with a successful $4.5 million capital raise, appointment of Altris Engineering for DFS completion, and a 45% reduction in project footprint. These developments come as lithium prices surge, positioning GT1 to become Ontario’s first lithium producer.

Saturn Metals has delivered a strong Pre-Feasibility Study for its Apollo Hill Gold Project, outlining a 1.77 million ounce production target and maiden Ore Reserve of 1.58 million ounces. The company also completed a well-supported A$45 million share placement, positioning it well for the next development phase.

Kingsland Minerals has completed a pivotal scoping study for its Leliyn Graphite Project, confirming high-grade purified spherical graphite production potential. The company also secured $2.16 million through a placement and share purchase plan and has commenced a pre-feasibility study.

MRG Metals has expanded its rare earth portfolio through the acquisition of the high-grade Garies Rare Earth Project in South Africa, while also progressing key projects in Mozambique, signalling a diversified growth strategy in critical minerals.

Kingsrose Mining’s December quarter report reveals steady progress in its Finnmark exploration alliance and a significant permitting hurdle at its Penikat project in Finland. The company maintains a solid cash position as it plans for 2026 drilling campaigns.

Canterbury Resources has completed a positive Scoping Study for its Briggs Copper Project, confirming a large-scale mineral resource and committing to a Pre-feasibility Study. The company also raised $1.24 million via a Share Purchase Plan during the quarter.

Pancontinental Energy has identified two new prospects in its PEL 87 permit, boosting its high case prospective resources to 6.1 billion barrels of oil net to the company. While progressing farmout discussions, the company awaits a critical permit extension decision from Namibian authorities.