Latest Metallurgical Coal News

Yari Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Rolleston South Coal Project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, adding a substantial 78.9 million tonnes inferred coal resource and planning further drilling to expand it.

Jameson Resources has released a 2025 feasibility update for its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, confirming reserves and revealing a doubling of project NPV despite inflationary cost pressures.

Coronado Global Resources Inc. posted a $96.2 million net loss for Q1 2025, reflecting weak metallurgical coal prices and ongoing liquidity challenges. The company is navigating covenant waivers and pursuing refinancing amid market uncertainty.

Yari Minerals has agreed to acquire the Rolleston South Coal Project, adding a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 78.9 million tonnes in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The deal includes shares and performance rights, with plans to expand and upgrade the resource through drilling.

Stanmore Resources has released an updated maiden Reserves Statement for its Isaac Downs Extension metallurgical coal project, confirming 52 million tonnes of Run of Mine coal reserves and a robust +20-year mine life supported by existing infrastructure.

Cokal Limited advanced its Indonesian metallurgical coal projects in Q1 2025 with key financing secured by joint venture partner PT Petrindo, completion of critical infrastructure, and a strategic US$7 million prepayment facility. These developments underpin Cokal’s strategy to ramp up production while reducing costs amid challenging market conditions.

Coronado Global Resources delivered March quarter production in line with plans despite Queensland rainfall, progressing key expansion projects and implementing significant cost reductions to navigate challenging metallurgical coal markets.

Whitehaven Coal reported a solid Q3 FY25 with resilient production despite seasonal weather disruptions and a soft coal price environment, while bolstering its financial position through a significant Blackwater JV sell-down.

Stanmore Resources has announced a maiden JORC-compliant coal reserves statement for its Isaac Downs Extension project, confirming 52 million tonnes of run-of-mine coal reserves and a mine life exceeding 20 years. The project leverages existing infrastructure and low capital requirements, positioning it as a significant metallurgical coal asset in Queensland's Bowen Basin.

Stanmore Resources has maintained its 2025 coal production guidance despite unprecedented wet weather disruptions, while lowering its cost and capital expenditure forecasts amid challenging market conditions.

South32 reported a robust US$360 million net profit for H1 FY25, driven by strong commodity prices and operational execution, while investing heavily in growth projects like Hermosa and returning US$169 million to shareholders.

South32 Limited reported a strong first half of fiscal 2025, driven by improved operational performance and a streamlined portfolio following the sale of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal. The company announced a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its production guidance despite some operational challenges.