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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.

Peel Mining has agreed to sell its South Cobar Copper Project to Aeris Resources in a $214 million transaction, while spinning off its remaining assets into a new ASX-listed company, NewCo. The deal offers Peel shareholders immediate value and ongoing exposure to a diversified metals portfolio.

Taiton Resources reports no significant gold from Challenger West drilling but identifies promising geological indicators, while gearing up for a major drill campaign at the Yogi prospect targeting IOCG and rare earth elements.

Middle Island Resources has revealed extensive polymetallic soil anomalies spanning 5km at its Tisovik target in Serbia’s Bobija Project, signalling a promising expansion of mineralisation. The company plans to intensify exploration activities starting March 2026 to unlock the area’s full potential.

South32 Limited reported a 29% rise in profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by higher base and precious metals prices and solid operational performance. The company declared a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its FY26 production guidance, while advancing key projects and managing portfolio transitions.

Golden Deeps Ltd has intersected strongly mineralised copper-zinc zones below high-grade gossans at its Graceland Prospect in Namibia, revealing promising ‘Tsumeb-type’ sulphide targets. New geophysical surveys have identified multiple chargeability anomalies, setting the stage for deeper drilling campaigns.

Yugo Metals has reported promising initial drilling results at its Kovacevac prospect, revealing high-grade polymetallic mineralisation that could underpin a resilient multi-commodity project.

DPM Metals Inc. delivered record revenues and earnings in 2025, driven by higher metal prices and stable production, while completing the strategic acquisition of Adriatic Metals plc, adding the Vareš polymetallic mine to its portfolio. The company outlines a robust three-year growth plan focused on expanding production and exploration.

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.

Exultant Mining has identified a major multi-element soil anomaly at its Peak View prospect in New South Wales, revealing a 900-metre strike length with strong signatures of copper, lead, zinc, silver, and gold. This discovery sets the stage for targeted geophysical surveys and a drilling campaign planned for late Q1 2026.