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Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

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.

A handful of small caps ripped higher, but plenty still slipped even after good news. This week’s biggest moves came from a platform partnership win, a reinstated stock, and a cash settlement that removed a long-running dispute.

Mayfield Childcare Limited reported stable revenue and improved profitability in Q4 FY25, outpacing peers in occupancy growth while rejecting a takeover offer from Embark Early Education.

Bellavista Resources has appointed a new leadership team and completed a detailed LiDAR survey over its Edmund Basin projects, setting the stage for targeted exploration and bioleaching test work.

Hartshead Resources NL has entered a binding agreement to be acquired by ACAM for approximately A$40 million, offering shareholders a 133% premium and certainty amid UK gas project risks. The deal advances development of the P2607 gas fields with strong backing from partners and regulators.

Identitii Limited has secured five new customer contracts worth $250k and seen a four-fold increase in usage of its BNDRY platform, even as its capital raising efforts face delays due to a Takeovers Panel application.

Kula Gold reports standout high-grade gold results from Mt Palmer, completes Wozi niobium drilling, and advances Westonia divestment amid Forrestania’s takeover nearing completion.

Raptor Metals Ltd has completed its takeover of Raptor Resources Limited, marking a strategic pivot to copper exploration in Canada’s Bathurst Mining Camp, backed by a fresh A$5 million capital raise.

Larvotto Resources is on track for mid-2026 production at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, backed by robust drilling results, plant refurbishment progress, and promising tungsten recovery. The company also expands its copper portfolio with a strategic option on the Blockade Mine in Mt Isa.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $70.7 million entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount, complemented by a $19.3 million placement, following a stellar 40.6% year-to-date portfolio performance. The capital raise aims to fuel further investment in Australian equities.

Forrestania Resources Limited has made significant strides in its expansion strategy during Q2 2025/2026, marked by the acquisition of Kula Gold Ltd, a substantial capital raise, and multiple project acquisitions across Western Australia.