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Light & Wonder's Q2 2026 sees net income jump 26% to $120 million, driven by strong Gaming and iGaming growth. The company sticks to its 2026 outlook, targeting mid- to high-single-digit EBITDA growth and aims to reduce leverage below 3.0x by mid-2027.

Galan Lithium is set to become a significant lithium brine producer with its Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina, targeting first sales in the second half of 2026. The company boasts a world-class resource, strong fiscal incentives, and a valuation discount to ASX peers.

St Barbara Limited is ramping up its gold exploration in Nova Scotia, increasing its FY27 budget by 64% and doubling its exploration team to accelerate resource growth near the 15-Mile Processing Hub.

Forrestania Resources has upgraded the British Hill gold deposit resource to 126,290 ounces, more than doubling the previous estimate and significantly increasing the higher-confidence Indicated category. Ongoing drilling and development studies aim to further enhance the project’s value within the Forrestania Hub.

Monadelphous has secured a $200 million contract from BHP to deliver key infrastructure works at the Nelson Point Port Facility in Port Hedland, signalling a significant boost for its engineering construction division.