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Pro Medicus Limited has reported a stellar half-year performance with revenue up 28.4% and a surge in net profit, driven by major US contract wins and strategic investments.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $51.4 million pro-rata entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount to the recent share price, alongside a $19.3 million institutional placement to meet strong investor demand. The capital raising aims to bolster the company’s proven Australian equity investment strategy while offering shareholders fully franked dividends on new shares.

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.

Maas Group Holdings has agreed to sell its Construction Materials division for up to $1.703 billion, marking a strategic pivot towards digital infrastructure and electrification sectors. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, includes a significant minority investment in AI infrastructure developer Firmus Grid.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

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.

RareX Limited has secured a pivotal mining lease for its Cummins Range Rare Earths Project in Western Australia, confirming some of the highest-grade gallium mineralisation in the country. The company also advances metallurgical testing and forges strategic US partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of critical minerals development.

Ariana Resources has secured A$8 million in funding from Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services Ltd to accelerate its flagship Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, while progressing drilling and production milestones at its Tavşan Gold Mine in Türkiye.

Austral Gold Limited has restarted commercial production at its Casposo mine, driving a 170% surge in quarterly sales revenue to US$23.8 million and strengthening its financial position with reduced debt and increased cash reserves.

Oakajee Corporation has identified a new gold mineralised shear zone at its Paynes Find project in Western Australia, with assay results confirming promising gold grades. The company plans additional drilling to better define the zone, supported by a solid cash position and listed investments.

Arafura Rare Earths has raised A$481 million in equity funding and secured key government backing, advancing its Nolans Project towards a final investment decision in 2026.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has achieved a critical environmental milestone for its Colossus Rare Earth Project in Brazil and secured significant financing commitments, positioning the project for construction in the second half of 2026.