Financial Performance - Total revenue decreased by 20% from AUD 4,879 million in the first half of 2022 to AUD 3,924 million in the first half of 2023[62]. - Coal sales revenue fell by 20% from AUD 4,799 million in the first half of 2022 to AUD 3,853 million in the first half of 2023[67]. - Net profit after tax attributable to shareholders decreased by 44% from AUD 1,738 million in the first half of 2022 to AUD 973 million in the first half of 2023[65]. - Operating profit before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) dropped by 42% from AUD 3,001 million to AUD 1,821 million[62]. - The company reported a significant increase in transportation costs, rising by 25% from AUD 321 million to AUD 401 million[62]. - The average selling price of self-produced coal decreased by 11% from AUD 314 per ton in H1 2022 to AUD 278 per ton in H1 2023, primarily due to a decline in global coal prices[30]. - The overall average cash operating cost per product ton increased from AUD 83 in H1 2022 to AUD 109 in H1 2023, driven by reduced coal production and inflationary cost pressures[31]. - The effective tax rate decreased from 36% in the first half of 2022 to 24% in the first half of 2023[62]. - The company’s basic earnings per share fell by 44% from 131.6 cents to 73.7 cents[62]. Production and Operations - The company plans to enhance production capacity in the second quarter of 2023, with further growth expected in the third and fourth quarters[8]. - The company continues to assess its product profile and market conditions to maximize operating profit margins[8]. - The company is actively considering market conditions and optimizing product quality and quantity to expand its customer base and explore new markets[28]. - The company’s coal products include high-quality thermal coal, semi-soft coking coal, and PCI coal, with pricing based on various indices and fixed contracts[25]. - The company continues to implement a mine recovery plan to address high water levels in its mines, which is expected to enhance production efficiency throughout the year[26]. - Yancoal Australia faced operational disruptions due to prolonged heavy rainfall and labor shortages, which affected mining activities[26]. - Total raw coal production increased by 1% from 25.8 million tons in H1 2022 to 26.0 million tons in H1 2023, with key assets showing a 5% increase[33]. - Total saleable coal production decreased by 11% from 20.8 million tons in H1 2022 to 18.6 million tons in H1 2023, with key assets declining by 8%[34]. - The company’s attributable coal production increased from 5.9 million tons in the quarter ending March 31, 2023, to 8.5 million tons in the quarter ending June 30, 2023[88]. Debt and Financing - The company repaid USD 333 million in debt on March 31, 2023, which is expected to reduce total financing costs by approximately USD 43 million over the loan term[7]. - As of June 30, 2023, the company had no interest-bearing loans following the debt repayment[7]. - The group’s financing from a syndicate of banks amounted to AUD 1,200 million, with a drawn balance of AUD 954 million as of June 30, 2023[138]. - The company has AUD 246 million of undrawn secured financing available, maturing in February 2026, to support operational activities[125]. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - The company is committed to achieving zero harm and has implemented core hazard controls to ensure operational safety and compliance with legal standards[44]. - The company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance is monitored by its Health, Safety, Environment, and Community Committee, with annual reports published on relevant platforms[47]. - The group established a dedicated sustainability department, focusing on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with specific targets for carbon emissions reduction in Yancoal Australia[49]. - The Australian federal government has committed to reducing emissions by 43% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels, impacting the company's operations under new legislation[48]. - The company plans to enhance its operational emissions reduction and support low-emission technology research to mitigate downstream emissions from coal consumption[48]. - The company is actively working on a four-phase mental health program, with the second phase completed during the reporting period[46]. Market and Sales - The company reported that 85% of its coal sales revenue for the half-year ended June 30, 2023, came from customers in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and China[24]. - The percentage of sales revenue from coal exports to China increased from 0% in H1 2022 to 15% in H1 2023, as China resumed imports of Australian coal[76]. - The Newcastle thermal coal index price fell by USD 120 per ton (37%) during the same period, while the Argus/McCloskey API5 coal index price dropped by USD 70 per ton (38%)[30]. Capital Expenditure and Investments - Capital expenditure cash flow for the half-year ended June 30, 2023, was AUD 295 million, compared to AUD 132 million in the same period of 2022[126]. - The company is focusing on internal growth opportunities and capital expenditure, with a commitment to expand its brownfield projects[127]. - The company is considering acquisitions of additional coal assets and exploring opportunities in other minerals, energy, or renewable energy projects[128]. Employee and Workforce - The total employee cost for the group was AUD 348 million for the reporting period, compared to AUD 329 million in the first half of 2022, reflecting an increase in workforce expenses[132]. - As of June 30, 2023, the group had approximately 3,437 employees located in Australia, including contractors equivalent to full-time employees[132]. - The company aims to increase the female workforce participation rate to 15% in 2023, building on progress made in gender diversity[133]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash flow from operating activities decreased by 97% to AUD 89 million, primarily due to increased tax payments and reduced net cash receipts from customers[110]. - Cash outflow from investing activities increased by 476% to AUD 282 million, including capital expenditures of AUD 295 million[111]. - Cash outflow from financing activities rose by 49% to AUD 1,447 million, including AUD 924 million in dividends paid[112]. - Current assets decreased by AUD 1,754 million to AUD 2,056 million as of June 30, 2023, mainly due to a reduction in cash and cash equivalents[115]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to AUD 715 million from AUD 2,176 million as of December 31, 2022, indicating a significant reduction in liquidity[122]. Shareholder Returns - The company announced a mid-year dividend of AUD 489 million, equating to AUD 0.3700 per share, with a record date of September 6, 2023, and a payment date of September 20, 2023[135]. - Total equity increased by AUD 63 million to AUD 8,093 million, reflecting a half-year profit after tax of AUD 973 million, offset by dividends paid of AUD 924 million[116].
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