Latest Coal Mining News

Australian Pacific Coal’s Dartbrook Mine has entered voluntary administration and receivership, with the company’s interest now considered to hold no value amid mounting secured debt pressures. Despite this, the company remains solvent with limited cash reserves and continues to assess its next steps.

TerraCom Limited reported a robust September quarter with increased coal production and sales, particularly in South Africa and at its Blair Athol mine, while maintaining disciplined cost controls and deferring dividends amid soft coal prices.

Coronado Global Resources reported its highest saleable coal production since early 2021, driven by ramped-up operations and expansion projects, while securing a $265 million loan facility to bolster liquidity amid ongoing market challenges.

RocketDNA Ltd reported a 13% revenue increase in Q3 2025, driven by a surge in autonomous drone operations and new multi-million dollar contracts across Australia and Africa. The company’s expanding footprint in Tier-1 mining clients highlights growing adoption of AI-powered drone technology in open-pit mining.

Australian Pacific Coal Limited has successfully challenged a statutory demand for payment, securing a favourable Supreme Court ruling that removes a significant legal threat.

Bathurst Resources reported a Q1 FY26 EBITDA of NZD 5.2 million, maintaining full-year guidance and progressing major development projects in New Zealand and Canada.

Coronado Global Resources has proposed a significant financial support transaction with Stanwell Corporation, aiming to enhance liquidity, extend coal supply agreements, and support Queensland’s energy needs and local employment.

Coronado Global Resources has filed a detailed SEC Form 8-K revealing confidential discussions with noteholders and outlining its growth trajectory, liquidity management, and operational updates across its Australian and US metallurgical coal assets.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.

Yari Minerals has announced a substantial 140% increase in its JORC Inferred Coal Resource at the Rolleston South Project in Queensland, now totaling 190 million tonnes. The company is actively drilling to upgrade resource confidence and confirm coal quality, positioning itself for future development.

Yancoal’s September quarter report reveals stable coal output and a slight dip in realised prices, alongside a leadership change and strategic stake increase in the Moolarben Joint Venture.