Latest Thermal Coal Market News

Whitehaven Coal’s March quarter production fell 14% due to seasonal wet weather in Queensland, but coal prices rose sharply and refinancing cut interest costs by up to A$55 million annually.

New Hope Corporation is raising A$300 million through a new convertible notes issue while simultaneously seeking to repurchase its existing A$300 million notes. The move coincides with elevated thermal coal prices amid Middle East tensions and ongoing operational guidance.

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.

Mastermyne’s FY2025 AGM reveals resilience amid sector headwinds, operational disruptions, and legal proceedings, while positioning for growth with new leadership and contracts.

Orica Limited has reported its strongest earnings in over a decade, with a 23% rise in EBIT to $992 million and a 32% jump in net profit before significant items. The company also increased its share buy-back program and declared a higher dividend, signaling confidence in its growth strategy and sustainability commitments.

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.

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.

TerraCom reported steady coal sales for the June quarter despite softer thermal coal prices and weather disruptions, opting to withhold dividends while advancing key projects.

Whitehaven Coal has delivered a robust FY25 performance, exceeding production and cost guidance while managing market softness and advancing key projects.

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.

New Hope Corporation reports steady coal production but a 27% drop in EBITDA amid falling prices and rail constraints, prompting revised FY25 guidance.

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.