Latest Coal Reserves News

New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) has lifted its reported coal resources to 2.96 billion tonnes, driven by major model updates at Bengalla and New Acland. The larger inventory comes with important qualifications: much of Bengalla’s addition is inferred, while a substantial portion of New Acland’s reserves still depends on future approvals.

Aspire Mining has retained the Ovoot project’s 130.1 million-tonne JORC Coal Reserve while redesigning how the Mongolian mine is funded and built. The refreshed model forecasts a US$1.48 billion post-tax NPV10, but depends on debt raising, infrastructure delivery and a 12% Inferred Resource contribution to planned output.

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.

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.

Bathurst Resources has released a detailed Prefeasibility Study for its Buller Plateaux Continuation Project, confirming 11.8 million tonnes of coal reserves and robust project economics that could extend the life of the Stockton Mine by over 15 years.

Bathurst Resources Limited has announced a substantial increase in its marketable coal reserves, driven by key project developments and positive feasibility studies, while total resources saw a slight decline due to reassessments and mining depletion.

Bowen Coking Coal Ltd has released its updated 2025 Coal Resources and Reserves statement, reflecting mining depletion and joint venture ownership changes amid ongoing administration. The report details nuanced shifts across key Queensland projects, underscoring operational challenges and asset continuity.

Bowen Coking Coal Ltd has released its mid-2025 update on coal resources and reserves across key Queensland projects, confirming 11 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal reserves at Ellensfield South and Plumtree North. The report also highlights a significant resource increase at Hillalong South and a steady reserve position at Broadmeadow East amid ongoing administration.

Tigers Realm Coal's planned sale of its Russian subsidiaries faces ongoing delays due to regulatory hurdles and buyer demands for further price cuts, leaving the transaction in limbo and the company suspended from ASX trading.

TerraCom Limited has extended the life of its Blair Athol Mine to 2033, supported by a robust 2025 JORC Code Resource and Reserve update. This reinforces the mine’s status as a low-cost, long-life asset underpinning stable cash flow and growth potential.

New Hope Corporation has updated its 2025 coal resources and reserves, highlighting a significant increase at West Muswellbrook due to a new geological model, while overall reserves remain steady.

Stanmore Resources delivered resilient first-half 2025 results despite severe wet weather, maintaining solid production and financial metrics while suspending its interim dividend amid economic uncertainty.