Latest Coal Projects News

Jameson Resources has marked significant progress in advancing its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project, doubling its pre-tax NPV to US$942 million and moving closer to final environmental approvals and development permits expected by the end of 2026.

Yari Minerals has announced a maiden JORC Indicated Coal Resource of approximately 33.7 million tonnes at its Rolleston South Coal Project, boosting the total coal resource by 17% to around 223 million tonnes. The discovery of shallow coal seams and ongoing quality testing highlight the project's growing potential.

MC Mining Limited reports strong progress on its Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project with commissioning slated for March 2026, while Uitkomst Colliery struggles with declining production and rising costs.

Pacific Resources Limited (ASX, PXR) has executed a 19-month option to acquire the high-grade Eastern Victorian Goldfields Project, while progressing exploration at its Tasmanian assets and completing a $1.5 million placement.

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.

Clara Resources has progressed its Ashford Coking Coal Project with a planned drilling program and completed a $1.587 million capital raise, while moving to acquire a promising gold project in Far North Queensland.

Jameson Resources has made significant strides in progressing its Crown Mountain coal project, securing a $3 million capital injection and navigating key board changes while advancing environmental approvals.

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.

Yari Minerals has appointed seasoned coal geologist Courtney Taylor as Executive Director and incoming Managing Director to spearhead the Rolleston South Coal Project’s next phase. This leadership change marks a strategic pivot as the company prepares for feasibility studies.

Clara Resources has inked a binding deal to acquire the Hodgkinson Basin Gold Project in Far North Queensland, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2026. The acquisition, involving over 533 million shares and cash payments, aims to unlock significant gold potential in a historically rich but underexplored region.

Aspire Mining has secured a $69.9 million lump-sum EPC contract with China Coal Technology and Engineering Group’s international arm, significantly de-risking its Ovoot Coking Coal Project and targeting first coal production by late 2027.