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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.

RPMGlobal’s acquisition by Caterpillar has cleared its final legal hurdle, with shares suspended and a $5 per share cash payout set for mid-February.

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.

Metallium Limited has kicked off commissioning at its Texas Technology Campus, sealed a multi-year feedstock deal with Glencore, and bolstered its balance sheet with a A$75 million capital raise, setting the stage for commercialisation in 2026.

Strategic Elements Ltd reports steady progress in its cutting-edge ventures across automation, AI, and material science, supported by a strong cash position and government-backed innovation incentives.

A few stocks did the heavy lifting this week, with one biotech exploding higher and a gas name collapsing on the other side of the ledger. Big moves came from capital raises, regulator decisions, and drill results that investors treated as near-term value, not distant promises.

Coda Minerals has resumed its extensive diamond drilling program at the Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project, progressing towards a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study with strong commodity price tailwinds. Approximately 70% of drilling is complete, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and enhanced project economics.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

Lake Resources has secured a crucial environmental management plan approval for its Kachi Lithium Project, marking a significant step toward final environmental impact assessment clearance and sustainable lithium production.

Mandrake Resources has inked a binding agreement with DISA Technologies to recover uranium and critical minerals from abandoned mine waste across its expansive Utah Project, tapping into a growing US government-backed market.

Caspin Resources has completed the second tranche of its $4.6 million capital raising, issuing over 28 million shares and broker options to fund its promising mineral projects. This milestone strengthens the company’s position in the competitive tin and critical minerals sector.