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Whitehaven Coal’s March quarter production fell 14% due to seasonal wet weather in Queensland, but coal prices rose sharply and refinancing cut interest costs by up to A$55 million annually.

Yancoal Australia posted a record 38.6 million tonnes of attributable saleable coal in 2025, up 5% on 2024, but net profit after tax plunged 64% to A$440 million amid softer coal prices. The miner maintained disciplined cost control and declared A$769 million in fully franked dividends.

Yancoal’s March quarter report reveals stable coal output amid rising diesel prices pushing operating costs higher, alongside progress on its $2.6 billion Kestrel Coal Mine acquisition. The company’s safety performance improved and market coal prices gained momentum, with realized price benefits expected from Q2.

Whitehaven Coal has priced US$900 million in senior secured notes to refinance its acquisition term loan, aiming to lower its cost of debt and reduce annual interest expenses by up to A$55 million.

Yancoal Australia is set to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine for US$1.85 billion upfront plus up to US$550 million in contingent payments, significantly boosting its metallurgical coal portfolio and production scale in Queensland.

New Hope Corporation has updated its dividend details, confirming a fully franked 10 cents per share interim payout for FY2026 and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at $5.41 with no discount.

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has entered a US$600 million senior secured syndicated loan facility with a 4.5-year tenor, aimed at refinancing existing debt, lowering funding costs, and extending debt maturity. The facility reflects lender confidence in the company’s financial discipline and credit profile.

TerraCom Limited announces the resignation of Managing Director Danny McCarthy effective 30 April 2026, with Chris Bourke appointed as interim CEO. McCarthy will support the transition until September 2026, while the Board confirms no changes to operational or strategic priorities.

Coronado Global Resources has announced the resignation of CEO Douglas Thompson, appointing former CEO and current Executive Chair Gerry Spindler as interim leader. The board also welcomes Greg Pritchard as the new Chair.

New Hope Corporation Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.10 per share for the half-year ending January 2026, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.

MC Mining reports a modest improvement in half-year losses despite declining coal production and revenue, while advancing its Makhado Project and suspending Uitkomst operations to curb cash losses.

Whitehaven Coal has received stable BB+ and Ba1 credit ratings from major agencies, alongside investment grade BBB- ratings for its senior secured debt, underpinning its US$1.1 billion refinancing strategy.