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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.

Horizon Minerals Limited has announced a significant update to its gold mineral resource, increasing contained ounces to 1.88 million by lowering cutoff grades and accounting for mining depletion. This comprehensive update spans multiple key deposits and sets the stage for upcoming development studies.

Hot Chili Limited has successfully closed a A$40 million private placement, bolstering funding to accelerate development of its Costa Fuego copper-gold project in Chile. Major shareholders and institutional investors backed the oversubscribed raise, positioning the company for near-term production milestones.

Paladin Energy reported a strong half-year performance with uranium sales revenue climbing to US$138.3 million, driven by ramp-up at its Namibian mine and significant progress on Canadian development projects.

Prairie Lithium has begun installing foundation piles and grade beams at its flagship Pad #1 site, marking a significant step towards commercial lithium production. Concurrent construction of prefabricated panels aims to accelerate the project timeline.

Dexus Industria REIT (DXI) reported robust half-year results with 7.4% like-for-like income growth and near full occupancy, upgrading its FY26 FFO guidance. The REIT is actively recycling capital and progressing a $225 million development pipeline focused on high-quality industrial assets.

Centuria Industrial REIT has released its HY26 Property Compendium, detailing a diversified portfolio of industrial assets across Australia valued at nearly $4 billion. The report highlights strong occupancy, long lease terms, and strategic locations near major infrastructure.

Reach Resources reports exceptional metallurgical test results from its Murchison South Gold Project, highlighting high gold recoveries and favourable processing characteristics that support toll milling potential.

Altamin Limited has obtained a retrospective Environmental Impact Assessment approval for its Gorno Project in Italy, strengthening its regulatory footing and supporting strategic options for 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.