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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.

Critical Resources Limited reports a significant multi-commodity discovery at its Halls Peak Project in NSW, featuring a major gold-antimony-silver system at Amoco and exceptional silver grades at Gibsons.

Caspin Resources has launched extensive drilling programs at its Bygoo Tin and Weethalle Gold projects in New South Wales, aiming to grow existing resources and uncover new mineralisation targets.

Zenith Minerals has reported high-grade gold assay results from its Auburn Gold Project in Queensland, reinforcing the prospectivity of this underexplored district. The company plans further soil sampling and initial drilling within six months to advance exploration.

Thor Energy is gearing up for a pivotal 2D seismic survey in mid-2026 at its HY-Range Project, while securing significant funding through divestments of non-core assets, positioning itself for focused hydrogen and helium exploration.

Sarama Resources has raised A$2.7 million to fund exploration at its Australian gold projects while progressing a significant arbitration claim against Burkina Faso for expropriation of its African permit.

Siren Gold has initiated fieldwork on the extensive Endeavour Shear Zone at its Queen Charlotte Project, uncovering promising gold alongside historic antimony mineralisation. With 106 samples collected and assays pending, the company aims to unlock significant value in New Zealand’s Marlborough region.

Auravelle Metals has completed a well-supported $2.5 million placement to fund extensive gold exploration programs across South Australia and Western Australia, setting the stage for a busy drilling season into 2026.

Ariana Resources has initiated a 4,000-metre drilling campaign at its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, aiming to expand the existing resource beyond one million ounces of gold. Early assay results are expected before year-end, with potential for program expansion.

Austin Metals Limited has agreed to sell its Broken Hill assets, focusing on its Western Australian gold projects, while reporting encouraging drilling results at Mt Sandy and Ashburton.

North Stawell Minerals advances its gold exploration with renewed drilling and surface sampling at the Darlington Prospect, supported by a $2 million capital raise.