Latest Coal Market News

Babylon Pump & Power is steering through a strategic reset with its rental business booming and new funding arrangements in place, aiming to resume trading by August 2026.

Yari Resources has outlined a bold strategy to expand its Rolleston South coal project into a district-scale powerhouse, aiming to build over 500 million tonnes of coal resources through acquisitions and joint ventures.

Cokal Limited has secured regulatory approval to resume mining at its Bumi Barito Mineral project, with operations set to restart mid-June and a 10,000 MT coal shipment planned for late June.

Jameson Resources has cleared a major environmental hurdle for its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project, receiving the Section 27 Notice from British Columbia regulators and setting the stage for final application submission in October 2026.

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.

Coronado Global Resources launched a structural reset targeting cash flow improvement, with Buchanan mine doubling EBITDA despite weak markets, while Logan mine was idled amid persistent High Vol challenges and a $160 million impairment is expected.

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.

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.

Yari Minerals has unveiled an updated investor presentation highlighting its 222.9Mt Rolleston South Coal Project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, aiming to expand its resource base and secure joint ventures with major operators.

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.