Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, total revenue from ordinary operations was 3,138 million AUD, a decrease of 21% compared to 3,976 million AUD for the same period in 2023[3]. - Profit before tax, excluding non-recurring items, was 571 million AUD, down 59% from 1,388 million AUD in the previous year[3]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders after tax, excluding non-recurring items, was 420 million AUD, a decrease of 57% from 973 million AUD in 2023[3]. - Basic earnings per share, excluding non-recurring items, was 31.9 AUD cents, down 57% from 73.7 AUD cents in the prior year[4]. - Operating revenue for the first half of 2024 was AUD 3,099 million, a decrease of 21% compared to AUD 3,924 million in the first half of 2023[42]. - The company's operating profit before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was AUD 990 million, down 46% from AUD 1,821 million in the previous year[38]. - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 57% from AUD 973 million in the first half of 2023 to AUD 420 million in the first half of 2024[40]. - The company's operating profit before tax was AUD 590 million, down 58% from AUD 1,410 million in the previous year[38]. - The company experienced a 64% increase in income tax expenses, rising from AUD 415 million in the first half of 2023 to AUD 151 million in the first half of 2024[38]. Dividends - The company declared a final dividend of 429 million AUD (32.50 AUD cents per share) for the year ended 2023, which was paid on April 30, 2024[5][6]. - The company did not propose or declare any interim dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2024[6]. - The company paid dividends totaling 429 million AUD during the period, compared to 924 million AUD in the previous half-year[78]. Production and Sales - The company expects stronger production performance in the second half of 2024, with an 18% increase in equity commodity coal production compared to the first half of 2023[11]. - The overall average selling price of self-produced coal dropped by 37% from AUD 278 per ton in the first half of 2023 to AUD 176 per ton in the first half of 2024, mainly due to a decline in global coal prices[20]. - The total sales volume of self-produced coal decreased by 26% to 2,980 million tons in the first half of 2024 from 4,003 million tons in the first half of 2023[42]. - Self-produced coal sales volume increased by 17% from 14.4 million tons in H1 2023 to 16.9 million tons in H1 2024, driven by an 18% increase in equity commodity coal production[43]. - The company's full-year attributable saleable coal production guidance is between 35.0 million tons and 39.0 million tons, with significant increases expected in H2 2024[24]. Costs and Expenses - The average cash operating cost per ton decreased from AUD 109 in the first half of 2023 to AUD 101 in the first half of 2024, primarily due to increased saleable coal production[21]. - The total production cost per ton of coal decreased from AUD 163 in H1 2023 to AUD 140 in H1 2024[49]. - Employee benefits expenses rose by 15% from AUD 348 million in the first half of 2023 to AUD 401 million in the first half of 2024, primarily due to redundancy provisions and increased pension contributions[53]. - Transportation costs increased by 3% from AUD 401 million in the first half of 2023 to AUD 412 million in the first half of 2024, while the cost per ton of coal transported decreased from AUD 25 to AUD 22[54]. - Government royalties decreased by 28% from AUD 365 million in the first half of 2023 to AUD 261 million in the first half of 2024, primarily due to a 26% drop in self-produced coal sales revenue[54]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2024, the company’s directors and senior executives hold a total of 5,859,701 shares, representing approximately 0.44377% of the company[13]. - The largest shareholder, Yancoal Australia Ltd, holds 822,157,715 shares, accounting for 62.26% of the total shares[17]. - Cinda International HGB Investment (UK) Limited holds 101,601,082 shares, representing 7.69% of the total shares[17]. Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives - The company has spent AUD 35 million on purchasing Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) to meet regulatory obligations under the emissions reduction plan[29]. - Yancoal Australia is actively reviewing recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures to incorporate into its sustainability strategy[28]. - The company is focusing on reducing Scope 1 emissions, particularly from diesel consumption and fugitive emissions, by identifying reduction opportunities at key mines[29]. - The 2023 sustainability report is available on the company's website, detailing progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues[28]. - The company is committed to improving its sustainability performance through strict governance processes and risk management frameworks[32]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company confirms that all directors complied with the share trading policy during the reporting period[15]. - The audit and risk management committee reviewed the interim financial statements for the six months ending June 30, 2024, which were not audited but reviewed by the auditors[17]. - The company has implemented necessary internal controls to ensure the financial statements are free from material misstatement due to fraud or error[147]. - The auditors did not find any matters that would indicate the half-year financial statements do not comply with the Corporations Act 2001[147]. Future Outlook - The company plans to focus on operational adjustments and cost management strategies to improve financial performance in the upcoming periods[39]. - The company is exploring potential acquisitions to enhance its operational capabilities, with a budget allocation of AUD 200 million for strategic investments[154]. - The company has initiated a long-term incentive plan aimed at aligning executive performance with shareholder interests, with a target of achieving a 20% return on equity by 2026[154].
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