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Black Bear Minerals has confirmed all major permits for its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, clearing a critical hurdle for a near-term restart amid strong silver market dynamics and U.S. strategic support.

Prominence Energy has begun preparatory work for its first geochemical survey in South Australia's PEL 803, aiming to detect natural hydrogen and helium as part of the Gawler Hydrogen Project.

High-Tech Metals Ltd has reported exceptional high-grade gold assay results from its Wagtail Gold Deposit, reinforcing the deposit's strong continuity and near-term development potential within its Mt Fisher-Mt Eureka Project in Western Australia.

Power Minerals has reported strong final results from shallow auger drilling at its Santa Anna Project in Brazil, confirming high-grade niobium and rare earth mineralisation from surface to end of hole. The company has now commenced a 10,000-metre deep drilling campaign to explore and extend this promising mineral footprint.

Finder Energy has successfully completed the Front-End Engineering Design for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal subsea development, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026.

Contact Energy has announced a $525 million equity raise to accelerate its renewable energy projects, following a strong first half of FY26 with significant profit growth and strategic acquisitions.

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.

Regal Asian Investments Limited (ASX, RG8) has updated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, eliminating the minimum participation requirement and streamlining administrative processes for shareholders.

Rox Resources has appointed MACA Interquip Mintrex as the preferred EPC contractor for its Youanmi Processing Plant, marking a key milestone as the project advances towards production. Early engineering and procurement works are underway, with construction set to begin following a Final Investment Decision expected in late Q1 2026.

Bannerman Energy has secured a landmark $321.5 million strategic investment from CNNC Overseas Limited to jointly develop the Etango Uranium Project in Namibia, enabling debt-free construction and a market-priced offtake agreement with a Tier-1 nuclear utility.

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.