Latest Coal Mining News

The High Court of New Zealand has dismissed Talley’s application to pursue a derivative claim on behalf of Bathurst Resources, maintaining confidentiality around ongoing litigation.

ASF Group has divested its non-core coking coal subsidiary for A$3.08 million, aiming to refocus capital towards growth and working capital enhancement.

Coronado Global Resources has agreed to sell its Logan Mining Complex in West Virginia for nominal cash consideration, shifting liabilities to the buyer and aiming to sharpen focus on core metallurgical coal assets.

White Energy has inked a non-binding term sheet to acquire coal assets in Alabama and Queensland, backed by a $15 million capital raise and planned board reshuffle.

New Hope Corporation lifted quarterly coal production and sales, cut sustaining capital guidance, and issued $300 million in convertible notes to extend debt maturity to 2032.

MC Mining has secured a US$90 million capital injection from Kinetic Development Group, which now holds a 51% controlling stake, accelerating the Makhado Project towards production. New board appointments signal a strategic shift as the company pivots from development to operational ramp-up.

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.