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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.

Neometals Ltd has resolved a longstanding legal dispute with a $1 million settlement, clearing the way to focus on advancing its Barrambie Gold Project and sustainable processing technologies.

Titanium Sands Limited has responded to ASX inquiries following a sharp share price drop and increased trading volume, confirming no undisclosed price-sensitive information. The company highlighted an unrelated Sri Lankan Supreme Court petition on illegal mining near its pending Mannar Island project.

Tamboran Resources Corporation reported a 26% reduction in half-year losses as it progresses key natural gas projects in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin and prepares for a major acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.

Origin Energy reports a 45% drop in half-year profit amid lower gas earnings and ongoing investments, while extending Eraring Power Station operations to 2029 to support NSW energy security.

James Hardie Industries reported a robust 30% jump in Q3 FY26 net sales, driven by the AZEK acquisition and growth in key regions, while operating income declined amid integration costs and market softness.

Celsius Resources Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following an announcement about its Supreme Court application challenging the validity of its prior auditor's 2011 resignation.

News Corporation reported a 4% revenue increase to US$4.506 billion for the half-year ended December 2025, while net income declined 9% to US$305 million. The company declared an interim dividend and continued its stock repurchase program amid mixed segment performances and ongoing legal challenges.

Acusensus Limited has settled its patent litigation with Redflex Traffic Systems, issuing over six million shares and paying US$6 million in cash to resolve the dispute. The agreement clears the way for Acusensus to continue its road safety technology operations unimpeded.

US1 Critical Minerals Limited has launched a substantial options offer to existing shareholders and institutional investors, aiming to raise up to $5.9 million upon exercise, while navigating ongoing litigation and capital challenges.

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.