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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.

Lithium Energy Limited is set to begin a 2,700-metre drilling campaign at its Sandy Creek Gold-Copper Prospect following rock chip samples revealing significant copper, gold, and silver grades. This marks a key step in exploring the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project near the historic Mt Morgan mine.

Vysarn Limited and the Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation have advanced their Kariyarra Water Scheme with a key groundwater licence application and a bid to supply bulk water to Port Hedland.

Tartana Minerals has made significant strides in expanding its silver exploration footprint with uncontested progress on EPM 27220, covering historic high-grade silver mines. The company also restates a robust Nightflower Exploration Target and plans extensive drilling in 2026.

Dart Mining NL has acquired the Skarn Ridge Copper-Gold and Mt Bauple Graphite projects in southeast Queensland for AUD 25,000, adding two exploration permits to its growing portfolio. This strategic move strengthens Dart’s regional presence and exploration pipeline in a historically mineral-rich area.

Everest Metals Corporation is progressing rapidly with near-term gold production at its Mt Dimer Taipan and Revere Gold projects while simultaneously developing Australia’s first rubidium industry at Mt Edon. The company reports strong resource upgrades, ongoing mining, and promising pilot plant plans for critical minerals.

Marquee Resources Limited is advancing its early-stage gold exploration at Mt Clement, Western Australia, highlighted by standout rock-chip results at the Black Adder prospect. The company plans a focused, low-cost program in 2026 to validate targets and progress towards drilling.

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.

Juno Minerals has identified additional gold-in-soil anomalies at its Mount Ida project through a wide spaced soil sampling program, setting the stage for a first pass drill campaign targeting the promising QV1 quartz vein structure.

Kairos Minerals has been granted a 21-year mining lease for its 1.4 million ounce Mt York Gold Project in Western Australia, marking a pivotal step towards advancing the project into production.

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.