The FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX: FFM) share price is in focus after the company announced a successful A$190 million capital raising to accelerate the development and resource growth at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Canada.

What did FireFly Metals report?

• Raised approximately A$180 million via institutional placements in Australia and Canada at A$1.78 per share
• Announced intention to raise up to an additional A$10 million through a Share Purchase Plan for eligible shareholders
• Funds earmarked for early project works, procurement of long-lead items, and resource drilling
• Following a robust Preliminary Economic Assessment, project development and expansion activities are set to continue
• Placement was strongly supported by existing and new institutional investors

What else do investors need to know?

The funds raised will mainly support the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, including technical studies, underground development, and aggressive regional exploration initiatives. The company plans to progress a Feasibility Study for its 1.8Mtpa base case and a Pre-Feasibility Study for a larger 4.6Mtpa scenario, with the goal of making a final investment decision by mid-2027.

Shareholders registered at 5:00pm AWST on 24 August 2026 in Australia or New Zealand will be eligible for the Share Purchase Plan at the same price as the placement. The SPP may be scaled back if demand exceeds A$10 million.

What did FireFly Metals management say?

FireFly’s Managing Director Steve Parsons said:

The strong demand for the raising reflects Green Bay’s status as one of the world’s best undeveloped copper projects. This status was confirmed by the robust production and financial metrics contained in the Preliminary Economic Assessment, which demonstrated a strong cashflow outlook and rapid payback period. We are now very well-funded to progress towards project development while maintaining a multi-rig drilling program aimed at ongoing resource growth.

What’s next for FireFly Metals?

The company is focused on advancing the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project towards production, with further drilling and technical studies in the pipeline. Management expects the new capital to ensure strong balance sheet flexibility as they work towards a final investment decision in 2027.

There’s also an ongoing commitment to regional exploration and resource expansion, positioning FireFly to deliver growth for shareholders as the project evolves.

FireFly Metals share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, FireFly Metals shares have risen 57%, outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO).

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Shares in supermarket giant Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) are a popular choice among investors seeking passive income.

Woolworths is classed as an ASX consumer staples stock, which means it is a structurally defensive stock.

That’s because its earnings are anchored by non-discretionary consumer spending. In other words, regardless of inflation levels or consumer sentiment, Australians still need to eat, which means they need to buy groceries.

Its defensive nature also means Woolworths shares can generate stable cash flow across all phases of the economic cycle. Which means it is able to then pay a steady dividend to its shareholders.

But what would it entail to earn as much as $10,000 per year in passive income from Woolworths shares?

Let’s take a look.

What passive income does Woolworths pay its shareholders?

First, we need to understand what dividends the supermarket giant pays its shareholders.

Woolworths typically pays its investors twice-yearly dividends: an interim dividend in April and a final dividend in October.

This morning, the company announced a final dividend payout of 52 cents per security, fully franked, as part of its FY26 results announcement. Combined with the company’s latest 45-cent interim dividend payment in April, that comes to a total FY26 dividend payment of 97 cents per security.

The supermarket giant is then forecast to pay shareholders $1.13 in FY27.

At the time of writing, this translates to a dividend yield of around 2.5% for FY26. For FY27, the forward dividend yield could be roughly 2.9%.

So, how many Woolworths shares do I need to generate $10,000 in passive income in FY27?

Using the FY26 total dividend payment of 97 cents per share, investors would need to own around 10,309 shares in order to earn $10,000 per year in passive income.

Then, assuming the supermarket business pays the forecast $1.13 dividend in FY27, investors would need to buy 8,849 shares to generate the same $10,000 in annual passive income.

How much would that cost?

At the time of writing, Woolworths shares are $38.85 each.

That means, in order to buy the 10,309 shares needed for $10,000 of passive income in FY26, you would need to invest roughly $400,515. 

For FY27, you’d need to invest $343,783 to buy the 8,849 shares needed for the same annual passive income.

It’s not a small amount, but it could be worth it in the long run.

And remember, you don’t need to invest the entire amount in one go. Start off small and let compound growth do some of the work for you.

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The Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd (ASX: AGI) share price is in focus after the company reported first-half FY26 revenue of $116.5 million, down 23% on last year, and statutory profit after tax of $1.1 million, a significant decrease from $4.9 million in the previous corresponding period.

What did Ainsworth Game Technology report?

• Revenue: $116.5 million, down 23% from H1 FY25
• Underlying EBITDA: $17.1 million, down 36% year-on-year
• Statutory profit after tax: $1.1 million, down 78%
• Operating cashflow: $8.9 million, a $13.6 million improvement from the prior period
• Net debt: reduced to $8.5 million from $11.8 million
• No interim dividend declared

What else do investors need to know?

Ainsworth’s performance reflects challenging trading conditions across all regions, including weaker consumer sentiment and increased regulation, especially in its largest market, North America. The removal of Historical Horse Racing machines in New Hampshire and a higher Mexican gaming tax also weighed on results.

Despite a dip in total machines under gaming operation, the Asia Pacific business delivered growth with strong demand for the A-STAR Raptor range and increasing average selling prices. The company continues to invest heavily in R&D, making up 22% of revenue, and is actively expanding its use of AI across the business.

Ainsworth recently entered a licensing agreement with Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL), involving a $8.5 million payment over three and a half years, settling historical patent issues. This has resulted in a one-off provision expense of $2.3 million this half.

What did Ainsworth Game Technology management say?

AGT CEO Ryan Comstock said:

Given the challenging trading conditions, our focus has been on disciplined cost management to enhance margins, reducing debt, and improving our operating cash flow whilst also continuing our investment in R&D, and successfully launching new products in key markets.

What’s next for Ainsworth Game Technology?

Looking ahead, AGT is focused on rolling out new products, including the Dragon Legacy and A-STAR Raptor cabinets, especially in North America and Latin America. The integration of AI in development processes is expected to boost efficiency and product quality without ramping up costs.

The company is aiming to drive revenue growth by delivering more competitive and innovative products in all markets, with a disciplined approach to financial management and cost control to create long-term value for shareholders.

Ainsworth Game Technology share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Ainsworth Game Technology shares have risen 11%, outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 1% over the sme period.

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