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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.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

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.

Brightstar Resources has completed its strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited, consolidating its Sandstone gold assets and boosting production by 12% in the December quarter. The company also advanced key feasibility studies, underpinning a promising growth trajectory.

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.

InFocus Group Holdings Limited has formalised its strategic expansion into iGaming and digital assets, appointing a high-profile advisory board and strengthening its capital position through convertible notes and Bitcoin ETF investments.

Clime Investment Management appoints John Abernethy as Director of Investments, signalling a renewed focus on investment philosophy and client outcomes. Despite fund closures and regulatory challenges, the company reports improved fund returns and a promising interim profit outlook.

WAM Active Limited has announced a $51.4 million entitlement offer priced at a 7.8% discount, alongside a $19.3 million placement, aiming to capitalise on its recent robust portfolio performance and deliver attractive dividends to shareholders.

Celsius Resources has delivered a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project, confirming a 35-year mine life and strong economic returns. The company is actively progressing funding arrangements amid growing investor interest.

Australian Agricultural Projects Ltd reports steady orchard health and harvest expectations amid rising water prices, while strengthening its asset base and maintaining robust cashflow in the December 2025 quarter.

Alpha HPA Limited has raised A$225 million in a fully underwritten placement to fund the commercialisation of Stage 2 of its High Purity Alumina project, with strong backing from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. This capital injection positions the company to become the world’s largest single-site HPA manufacturer, supporting critical semiconductor supply chains.

Centaurus Metals has achieved a key milestone with the granting of the Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project mining lease and bolstered its copper-gold portfolio through the acquisition of the Rio Novo tenure, setting the stage for accelerated development and exploration in Brazil’s Carajás Mineral Province.