Production and Sales Performance - Yancoal Australia achieved a record production of 60.2 million tons of raw coal in 2023, a 19% increase compared to 2022[6]. - The equity sales volume reached 33.4 million tons, reflecting a 14% growth year-over-year[6]. - Yancoal's coal production reached 75 million tons, with a total saleable coal production of 60 million tons, maintaining a strong operational performance[9]. - The company reported a total coal production of 20.4 million tons in 2023[41]. - The company’s Hunter Valley joint venture produced 17.2 million tons of raw coal in 2023[42]. - The total raw coal production increased by 19% from 50.5 million tons in 2022 to 60.2 million tons in 2023, driven by significant contributions from the major assets of Morabir, Walker, and Hunter Valley, which rose by 28% to 52.9 million tons[158]. - The total saleable coal production rose by 12% from 38.9 million tons in 2022 to 43.6 million tons in 2023, with the major assets contributing to an 18% increase to 38.5 million tons[158]. - The equity saleable coal production, excluding Zhongshan, rose by 14% from 29.4 million tons in 2022 to 33.4 million tons in 2023, while including Zhongshan, it increased by 12% to 34.5 million tons[161]. - Power coal production increased by 17% from 24.7 million tons in 2022 to 28.8 million tons in 2023, while metallurgical coal production decreased by 5% to 5.7 million tons[161]. Financial Performance - Yancoal Australia achieved a total revenue of AUD 3.5 billion for the fiscal year 2023, with an operating EBITDA of AUD 1.8 billion, reflecting a 51% EBITDA margin[8]. - The company declared a total dividend of AUD 918 million for the fiscal year 2023, including a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.37 per share and a fully franked final dividend of AUD 0.325 per share[8]. - The company reported a significant increase in revenue, achieving a total of $1.2 billion, representing a 15% year-over-year growth[94]. - The profit attributable to Yancoal Australia shareholders decreased by 49% from AUD 3.586 billion in 2022 to AUD 1.819 billion in 2023[186]. - Operating EBITDA for 2023 was AUD 3.517 billion, a decrease of 50% compared to AUD 6.384 billion in 2022[186]. - The company’s basic earnings per share decreased by 49% from AUD 271.6 in 2022 to AUD 137.8 in 2023[186]. - The company’s total operating expenses increased by 61% from AUD 297 million in 2022 to AUD 334 million in 2023[188]. - The company’s coal sales revenue was significantly impacted by market conditions, leading to a 28% decline in overall revenue[188]. Cost Management - Cash operating costs per ton of product coal were AUD 96, slightly up from AUD 94 in 2022, despite increased production levels[6]. - The cash operating cost per ton of coal increased from AUD 94 in 2022 to AUD 96 in 2023, representing a rise of AUD 2 per ton[199]. - The cash operating cost in the first half of 2023 was AUD 109 per ton, while it decreased to AUD 86 per ton in the second half, a reduction of AUD 23 per ton (21%)[199]. - The total production cost (excluding royalties) for 2023 was AUD 122 per ton, slightly down from AUD 123 per ton in 2022[199]. - The total production cost for 2023 was AUD 143 per ton, compared to AUD 159 per ton in 2022[199]. Safety and Employee Well-being - The rolling total recordable injury frequency rate improved to 5.1, a significant reduction from 7.9 at the end of 2022[5]. - The total recordable injury frequency rate improved to 5.1, significantly lower than the industry average of 8.3, demonstrating the company's commitment to employee safety[8]. - The company is in the second year of implementing its "Safety Every Day" program, aimed at enhancing health, safety, and training management across its operations[8]. - Over 90% of the company's employees have started or completed the "Safety Every Day" training program in 2023[165]. - The company’s ongoing mental health program is in its third phase, emphasizing the importance of employee well-being and support[8]. Community Engagement and Sustainability - Yancoal's community support programs contributed AUD 800,000 to 154 organizations, reflecting its commitment to local community engagement[8]. - The company donated AUD 1.7 million to local and regional health, environment, education, arts, culture, and community programs in 2023[175]. - The company is addressing climate-related challenges and has committed to sustainability initiatives as part of its long-term strategy[96]. - The company has established a dedicated sustainability function, with the executive general manager reporting directly to the CEO[168]. - The company plans to release its first sustainability report in April 2024, detailing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data[166]. Governance and Compliance - Yancoal Australia has a strong commitment to corporate governance and compliance, with a dedicated legal and compliance director[62]. - The board of directors includes members with extensive experience in finance and management, enhancing corporate governance[83][85][88]. - The company has established a nomination and remuneration committee to oversee executive compensation and performance evaluations[122]. - The company has implemented strict governance processes to enhance sustainability performance across its operations[176]. Market Expansion and Strategic Initiatives - Yancoal Australia expanded its international customer base, selling coal to 14 target markets, with significant increases in exports to China[6]. - The company is focused on expanding its market presence and exploring new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability[8]. - The company is considering diversification strategies to expand beyond coal and explore alternative energy opportunities[5]. - Market expansion efforts include entering two new international markets, expected to contribute an additional $30 million in revenue[91]. - The company is actively engaged in the development of new technologies for coal production[39]. Executive Compensation - The executive compensation framework aims to align with shareholder performance, focusing on economic performance as a core part of the overall compensation plan design[110]. - The short-term incentive plan rewards executives based on achieving financial, operational, and strategic priorities, with 50% paid in cash and 25% deferred to rights[110]. - The long-term incentive plan rewards participants based on long-term performance, with 60% tied to earnings per share conditions and 40% to cost target conditions[110]. - The highest individual executive remuneration in 2023 was AUD 5,908,777 for David James Moult, which is 67% of his performance-related pay[141]. - The total remuneration for executives in 2023 amounted to AUD 8,778,229, a decrease of 60% compared to AUD 9,109,103 in 2022[141].
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