Whitehaven Coal Limited (OTCMKTS:WHITF) is one The best coal mining stocks to buy right now.
On February 19, Whitehaven Coal Limited (OTCMKTS:WHITF) delivered strong results for the six months ending December 31, 2025.
According to CEO Paul Flynn, scale and diversity offer value in metallurgical coal. Consequently, the company is well positioned to take advantage of the dynamics of both the metals and high CV thermal coal markets.
Despite experiencing a 19% drop in average prices to A$189/tonne and costs down to A$135/tonne, the company still delivered a half-year fiscal 2026 EBITDA of A$446 million. Cash from operations during the period totaled $387 million. The company is ready to return up to $32 million in capital through an interim dividend of 4 cents a share. It also plans to do a share buyback of equity value in the next six months.
“We are on track to deliver well on our FY26 guidance series for production, sales and costs. And we are delivering more value from our strong cost management focus – including our current $60 to $80 million cost program – and growing returns for our shareholders as coal prices continue to strengthen,” Flynn said. Flynn said.
Whitehaven Coal Limited (OTCMKTS:WHITF) is a leading Australian producer of high quality thermal and metallurgical coal, operating open pit and underground mines in New South Wales (Ganeda Basin) and Queensland (Boyne Basin). The company exports coal to Asian markets for steelmaking and energy production, with a strategic focus on expanding its metallurgical coal portfolio.
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