Yancoal Australia Ltd (OTCMKTS:YACAF) is one of the best coal mining stocks to buy right now.Yancoal Australia Ltd (YACAF) Achieves Record Coal Production and Strong Financial Position

On February 25, Yancoal Australia Ltd (OTCMKTS:YACAF) delivered solid fiscal 2025 results, characterized by record coal production and a strong financial position.

The company achieved 67 million tons of ROM coal production in 2025, a performance billed as the best in the last five years. Saleable coal production reached 50.8mt as attributable saleable production reached 38.6Mt. Total revenue in the year reached $5.95 billion, with operating EBITDA totaling $1.43 billion and earnings per share of $0.33.

CEO Reinhold Schmidt stated, "Despite significant market challenges, our record production and cost management initiatives have positioned us well for the future." He also highlighted Yancoal’s strategic focus on sustainability and digital innovation as key drivers for long-term growth.

Yancoal Australia Ltd ended the year in a strong cash position with a $2.1 billion cash balance and no interest-bearing loans. The company also announced a fully franked dividend of $161 million or $0.1220 a share.

The company expects saleable coal production of between 36.5Mt and 40.5 Mt in 2026, with cash operating costs of between $90 and $98 a ton in 2026. Capital expenditure is expected to average between $750 million and $900 million.

Yancoal Australia Ltd (OTCMKTS:YACAF) is a major Australian-based coal producer and exporter that operates, manages, and holds interests in several open-cut and underground coal mines across New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia. The company produces premium thermal and metallurgical (coking) coal for export, primarily to Asian markets.

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