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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.

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.

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.

Astral Resources has successfully raised A$65 million through a strongly supported placement to advance its Mandilla Gold Project and accelerate exploration across its Western Australian gold assets.

Tambourah Metals has raised $3 million through a strategic placement led by Tribeca Investment Partners, boosting funds for its Beatty Park South gold exploration program to $4.5 million.

Paladin Energy has completed a fully underwritten A$300 million equity raising, positioning the company to advance its Patterson Lake South uranium project and ramp up operations at the Langer Heinrich Mine.

SkyCity Entertainment Group has successfully completed a NZ$240 million equity raise through a fully underwritten entitlement offer, with retail shareholders subscribing to one-third of their entitlements. New shares will begin trading next week on both the NZX and ASX.

InvestSMART Funds Management has updated the Distribution Reinvestment Plan rules for the Intelligent Investor Equity Growth Fund Active ETF, effective July 1, 2025, enhancing unitholder flexibility and fund capital management.

Dominion Income Trust 1 (ASX – DN1) has announced a wholesale placement of 450,000 new units, aiming to raise $45.45 million at $101 each. The placement targets wholesale investors and supports monthly distributions with a competitive target return.

Aspen Group has successfully raised $70.18 million through an institutional placement, aiming to reduce debt and pursue new growth opportunities. A Security Purchase Plan is also underway for eligible investors.