Latest Coal Production News

MC Mining reports steady progress at its Makhado steelmaking coal project in South Africa alongside a significant increase in Kinetic Development Group's shareholding to 44%. The company maintains its production targets for 2026 amid strong safety and environmental records.

Stanmore Resources delivered record coal production and strong cash flow in 2025 despite softer market prices, declaring a fully franked dividend and guiding a modest production decline for 2026.

Stanmore Resources Limited posted a net loss of US$47.2 million for 2025, impacted by a 21% revenue decline due to lower coal prices despite record production and cost efficiencies. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of US 8.9 cents per share.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 28% revenue decline to $2.48 billion and a net profit of $69 million for H1 FY26 amid softer coal prices and reduced equity sales. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent interim dividend and outlined ongoing development projects despite market headwinds.

New Hope Corporation reported a 4.8% rise in coal production and an 8.2% increase in sales for the January quarter, maintaining steady earnings and reducing capital expenditure guidance amid improving logistics and operational resilience.

Bowen Coking Coal maintained steady production in the December quarter despite ongoing administration and a challenging market, though rising costs and a 12% sales dip highlight operational pressures.

Aspire Mining has taken a major step forward in developing its Ovoot Coking Coal Project by signing a $69.9 million EPC contract and gaining government backing for a key highway project, positioning the company for first coal exports by late 2027.

Cokal Limited has advanced its metallurgical coal operations in Central Kalimantan with new mining contracts, resumed coal shipments, and infrastructure upgrades, aiming for a 2026 production target of approximately 420,000 tonnes.

Bathurst Resources reported a first-half FY26 EBITDA of NZD 16 million, maintaining its full-year guidance despite export challenges and cost pressures. Key development projects in New Zealand and Canada continue to advance steadily.

TerraCom Limited reported a stable operational quarter despite logistical challenges impacting coal shipments and cash flow, while successfully raising A$60 million to bolster liquidity. The Blair Athol mine life was extended to 2033, underpinning the company’s long-term outlook.

Yari Minerals has kicked off its inaugural drilling at the Rolleston South Coal Project, confirming thick, continuous coal seams and promising coal quality that could upgrade its resource status.

Whitehaven Coal reported a strong December quarter with a 21% rise in production and improved metallurgical coal prices, underpinning a solid first half of FY26. The company also advanced key development projects while maintaining disciplined cost management.