Yancoal Australia Ltd. (YA1)

Overview

Yancoal Australia Ltd, established in 2004 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a prominent player in the coal industry, focusing on the exploration, development, production, and marketing of metallurgical and thermal coal. Serving a global market, including key regions like Australia, China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Europe, and several countries in Southeast Asia and South America, the company caters to diverse energy needs across the world. Yancoal Australia Ltd operates primarily as a subsidiary of Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited, illustrating a significant Chinese influence in its corporate structure. Through its strategic exploration and operational activities, Yancoal has secured interests in various coal mines across New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia, marking its presence as a substantial entity in the coal mining sector.

Products and Services

• Moolarben Coal Mine

  Located in the Western Coalfields of New South Wales, Yancoal owns a 95% interest in the Moolarben coal mine, specializing in the production and supply of high-quality thermal and metallurgical coal.

• Mount Thorley and Warkworth Mines

  In the heart of the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Yancoal holds an 80% interest in these mines, which are critical for their production of thermal coal, catering to the energy markets.

• Hunter Valley Operations

  This operation, situated northwest of Singleton in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, is another significant venture for Yancoal with a 51% ownership. It underscores the company's strategic interest in coal production in this prime mining area.

• Yarrabee Mine

  Occupying a position to the northeast of Blackwater in Central Queensland's Bowen Basin, Yancoal entirely owns the Yarrabee mine, focusing on the extraction of high-grade thermal coal.

• Donaldson, Ashton, and Stratford Duralie Mines

  With full ownership, Yancoal operates Donaldson located in the Hunter Valley, Ashton mine in the Upper Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, and Stratford Duralie mine in the New South Wales Gloucester Basin, highlighting its diversified operations within Australia's coal-rich regions.

• Middlemount Mine

  A joint venture resulting in a 50% interest, the Middlemount mine is located to the northeast of Emerald in Queensland's Bowen Basin, further emphasizing Yancoal's commitment to coal mining and production in Queensland.

• Austar, Cameby Downs, and Other Interests

  Extending its operational footprint, Yancoal also has ownership in Austar and Cameby Downs, along with other interests spread across New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia, diversifying its product portfolio and service capabilities.