Company Overview - Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) is a U.S. metallurgical coal mining company focused on the export market [1] - The company operates two mines and is developing the Blue Creek project, all located in Alabama [1] Management and Operations - The company is noted for its good management team and consistent operations [1] - Quality of operations is emphasized, indicating a strong operational foundation [1] Investment Strategy - The investment strategy focuses on turnarounds in natural resource industries with a typical holding period of 2-3 years [2] - Emphasis on value investing provides good downside protection while allowing for significant upside potential [2] - The portfolio has achieved a compounded annual growth rate of 26% over the last 6 years [2]

Financial Performance - Revenue decreased by 40% to $299.9 million in Q1 2025, compared to $503.5 million in Q1 2024[15] - Net loss was $8.2 million in Q1 2025, a 106% decrease compared to a net income of $137.0 million in Q1 2024[15] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 80% to $39.5 million in Q1 2025, compared to $200.2 million in Q1 2024[15] - Free cash flow was negative $68.4 million in Q1 2025, a 2,950% decrease compared to $2.4 million in Q1 2024[15] - Average net selling price decreased by 42% to $135.79 per short ton in Q1 2025, compared to $233.91 per short ton in Q1 2024[15] Production and Sales - Production volumes increased by 10% to 2,254 thousand short tons in Q1 2025, compared to 2,051 thousand short tons in Q1 2024, attributable to Blue Creek[11, 15] - Sales volumes increased by 2% to 2,172 thousand short tons in Q1 2025, compared to 2,129 thousand short tons in Q1 2024[11, 15] Blue Creek Project - $55.3 million was invested in the Blue Creek project in Q1 2025, bringing the total project-to-date capital expenditures to $771.8 million[11] - Blue Creek produced 251 thousand short tons in Q1 2025[11, 24] - Longwall startup at Blue Creek is expected no later than Q2 2026[8, 11, 24, 33] - Total capital expenditure estimate for Blue Creek project reiterated in a range of $995 million to $1.075 billion[30]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company recorded a net loss of $8 million or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $137 million or $2.62 per diluted share in Q1 2024, primarily due to a 42% decrease in realized average net selling prices [27][28] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $40 million, down from $200 million in the same quarter last year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13% compared to 40% in Q1 2024 [27][28] - Total revenues decreased to $300 million in Q1 2025 from $504 million in Q1 2024, driven by lower average gross selling prices [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales volume increased by 2% to 2.2 million short tons in Q1 2025 from 2.1 million short tons in the same quarter last year, with production volume rising by 10% to 2.3 million short tons [14][15] - The company achieved a gross price realization of 83% for Q1 2025, slightly below the targeted range of 85% to 90% [12][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average premium low vol index prices dropped by 40% to $168 per short ton in Q1 2025 from $280 per short ton in Q1 2024 [8] - The primary index, the POV FOB Australia, ended Q1 2025 at $153 per short ton, down $25 from the end of Q4 2024 [12] - Global pig iron production decreased by 0.2% in Q1 2025 compared to the prior year, with iron production in China growing by 0.8% [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational efficiency and cost management to navigate weak market conditions, while continuing to progress on the Blue Creek project, which is on budget and schedule [6][21] - The Blue Creek project is expected to produce 1 million short tons in 2025, with a long-term capacity of 6 million short tons [23][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing weak market conditions but expressed confidence in operational performance and the ability to manage costs effectively [6][34] - The company anticipates that weak market conditions may persist, impacting steelmaking coal prices, but expects stable demand from contracted customers [34][36] Other Important Information - The company spent $79 million on capital expenditures and mine development in Q1 2025, with $69 million allocated to CapEx [16][21] - Total available liquidity at the end of Q1 2025 was $617 million, providing sufficient funds to complete the Blue Creek project [32][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Pricing realization expectations - Management indicated that pricing realization could remain between 80% to 85% in the current market environment [38] Question: Cost sustainability in the near term - Management confirmed that the current cost level of $120 per ton is sustainable if prices remain stable [42] Question: Impact of tariffs on longwall shields - Management clarified that there would be no tariff impacts on the longwall shields being imported [43] Question: Factors driving lower price realizations - Management explained that transportation differentials and market conditions in Asia are significant factors affecting price realizations [48] Question: Production outlook and potential curtailments - Management acknowledged the challenges in the U.S. met coal market and indicated that some production curtailments may occur [52] Question: Capital expenditures for Blue Creek - Management detailed that the remaining CapEx for Blue Creek would primarily cover final construction and labor costs [56] Question: Working capital trends - Management indicated that working capital is expected to build in the second quarter due to production at Blue Creek [60] Question: U.S. pricing reflection of the market - Management expressed confidence that U.S. prices are reflective of current market conditions, with expectations for the discount to tighten over time [65]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company recorded a net loss of $8 million or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $137 million or $2.62 per diluted share in Q1 2024, primarily due to a 42% decrease in realized average net selling prices [25][27] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $40 million, down from $200 million in the same quarter last year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13% compared to 40% in Q1 2024 [25][26] - Total revenues decreased to $300 million in Q1 2025 from $504 million in Q1 2024, driven by lower average gross selling prices [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales volume increased by 2% to 2.2 million short tons in Q1 2025 from 2.1 million short tons in Q1 2024, with production volume rising by 10% to 2.3 million short tons [14][15] - The company achieved a gross price realization of 83% for Q1 2025, slightly below the targeted range of 85% to 90% [12][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average premium low vol index prices dropped by 40% or $112 per short ton compared to Q1 2024, averaging $168 per short ton in Q1 2025 [7][12] - The primary index, the POV FOB Australia, ended Q1 2025 at $153 per short ton, down $25 from the end of Q4 2024 [12] - Global pig iron production decreased by 0.2% in Q1 2025 compared to the prior year, with iron production in China growing by 0.8% [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on managing costs tightly and operating efficiently in response to weak market conditions, while making progress on the Blue Creek project, which is on budget and schedule [6][17] - The Blue Creek project is expected to produce incremental annualized production of at least 4.8 million short tons after startup, enhancing the company's cost curve positioning [22][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing challenges in the global steel market due to China's overcapacity and trade policy uncertainties, but expects demand from India to increase [34] - The company anticipates weak market conditions may persist, putting downward pressure on steelmaking coal prices, but remains optimistic about operational performance [32][34] Other Important Information - The company spent $79 million on CapEx and mine development in Q1 2025, with $69 million allocated to CapEx and $11 million to Blue Creek project development [16][20] - Total available liquidity at the end of Q1 2025 was $617 million, consisting of cash, investments, and available credit [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Pricing assumptions for the current market environment - Management indicated that a price realization of 80% to 85% is reasonable given current market conditions [36] Question: Sustainability of cost levels in Q2 - Management confirmed that current cost levels are expected to be sustainable if prices remain stable [39] Question: Factors driving lower price realizations - Management explained that transportation differentials and market dynamics in Asia are significant factors affecting price realizations [45][46] Question: Production outlook and potential curtailments - Management noted that while there are rumors of production issues, it is difficult to estimate the overall impact on U.S. production [50] Question: Clarification on Blue Creek project CapEx - Management clarified that remaining CapEx will primarily be for final construction and labor, with a significant portion already accounted for [54][56] Question: Impact of shipping Blue Creek coal on costs - Management stated that while there may be some additional costs, they are focused on mitigating any significant impact [66][68]

The Convertible Note matures on April 29, 2027, and is convertible at MAXIM's election into common shares of Valory upon a convertible event, being a sale, equity raise or maturity and converts at a 30% discount to the corresponding share valuation at the event. Summit was sold with $2.2 million of restricted cash, resulting in net cash proceeds to MAXIM of $8.0 million. The Convertible Note may be redeemed by Valory at any time. On April 29, 2025, MAXIM and Summit entered into an agreement such that MAXIM ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $540.5 million, down from $651.7 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to reduced coal sales volumes and prices as well as lower transportation revenues [5] - Average coal sales price per ton decreased by 6.9% year-over-year to $60.29, but increased by 0.5% sequentially [5] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $74 million, compared to $158.1 million in Q1 2024, reflecting lower coal sales volumes and realized prices [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $159.9 million [11] - Total debt outstanding was $484.1 million, with total liquidity at $514.3 million [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total coal production in Q1 2025 was 8.5 million tons, a decrease of 7.2% compared to Q1 2024, while coal sales volumes decreased by 10.4% to 7.8 million tons [5][6] - In the Illinois Basin, coal sales price per ton decreased by 4.2%, while in Appalachia, it decreased by 8.5% [5] - Segment adjusted EBITDA expense per ton sold for coal operations was $42.75, an increase of 4.7% year-over-year [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The domestic market strengthened in early 2025 due to cold weather, higher natural gas prices, and declining coal inventories, leading to increased coal consumption [19] - The company has secured commitments for an additional 17.7 million tons over the 2025 to 2028 period, with 32.5 million tons committed in price for 2025 [14] - Coal consumption in Q1 2025 was 20% higher than the previous year [69] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to prioritize domestic market contracts over new export contracts due to strong domestic demand [19] - The company is committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and disciplined capital allocation while monitoring trade policy impacts [27] - The company expects to see cost improvements in Appalachia as mining conditions improve [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the executive orders from the administration regarding coal and grid reliability are positive for the industry [21][22] - The company anticipates a material improvement in full-year costs to offset lower realized pricing in the coal business for 2025 [15] - Management expressed confidence in achieving cost guidance for Appalachia as operations improve [45] Other Important Information - The company declared a quarterly distribution of $0.70 per unit for Q1 2025, unchanged from previous quarters [12][27] - The company plans to invest in oil and gas minerals and data center infrastructure, depending on market conditions [50][56] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on President Trump's executive orders and coal plant retirement delays - Management indicated that most utilities served intend to take advantage of extensions for coal plants and are responsive to increased electricity demand [36][37] Question: Impact of trade policies on business - Management discussed the impact of tariff increases on steel and aluminum and the uncertainty surrounding trade policies, but noted the administration's awareness of the energy sector's importance [41][43] Question: Confidence in achieving cost per ton guidance for Appalachia - Management expressed confidence in achieving cost guidance, with improvements expected in the second half of 2025 as operations stabilize [45][46] Question: Capital allocation strategy in the current environment - Management stated that capital allocation is focused on maintenance capital for coal operations, while also evaluating growth opportunities in data center infrastructure [49][50]

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Market Overview - The S&P 500 index experienced volatility in the first quarter, falling approximately 4.6% due to high valuations and tariff concerns, preceding a significant sell-off in April [1] Greenlight Capital Management - Greenlight Capital, now DME Capital Management, achieved an 8.2% return in the first quarter, with a bearish outlook initiated in February due to concerns over the Trump administration's policies [2][3] - The fund shifted its focus to gold and took short positions against undisclosed consumer companies, holding 36 stocks valued at nearly $1.95 billion by the end of 2024 [3] Green Brick Partners - Green Brick Partners constitutes 28% of Greenlight's portfolio and is the fund's largest position, founded by David Einhorn during the Great Recession [4] - The company owns or controls over 37,800 lots and operates in growing housing markets such as Texas, Florida, and Georgia [5] - Green Brick has shown strong performance, closing a record 1,019 units in Q4, with earnings growing at a compound annual growth rate of 39% since 2020 [6] - The stock has increased over 700% in the last five years and trades at 7 times forward earnings, despite potential risks from tariffs affecting costs [7] CONSOL Energy - CONSOL Energy, making up 7.7% of the portfolio, is a coal producer with significant operations in the Northern Appalachian Basin, particularly the Pennsylvania Mining Complex [8] - The company merged with Arch Resources to form Core Natural Resources, which operates 11 mines producing both metallurgical and thermal coal [9] - In 2024, Core Natural Resources generated over 10% of its revenue from customers in China and India, facing challenges from tariffs and a shift away from coal [10][11] Brighthouse Financial - Brighthouse Financial represents 7% of the portfolio and has performed well, with its stock up about 9% [12] - The company struggled to maintain its risk-based capital (RBC) ratio within the preferred range of 400% to 450% [13] - There are reports of management considering a sale or partial sale, with analysts suggesting that such actions could unlock significant shareholder value [14] - The investment thesis hinges on potential acquisition strategies, which could yield substantial gains if successful [15]

Core Insights - Ramaco Resources, Inc. has appointed former U.S. Senator Joseph Manchin III as an independent member of its Board of Directors effective April 18, 2025, bringing significant experience in energy policy and economic development [1][2]. Company Overview - Ramaco Resources, Inc. is a leading producer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia, and is also developing coal, rare earth, and critical minerals in Wyoming [5]. - The company operates four active metallurgical coal mining complexes in Central Appalachia and is in the initial stages of production at a coal mine and rare earth development site near Sheridan, Wyoming [5]. - In 2023, Ramaco announced the discovery of a major deposit of primary magnetic rare earths and critical minerals at its Wyoming mine [5]. Strategic Importance of Appointment - Senator Manchin's extensive background in national defense and critical mineral supply chains is expected to provide valuable strategic advice as Ramaco advances its rare earth element development in Wyoming [3]. - His advocacy for metallurgical coal and the U.S. mining industry aligns with Ramaco's mission to secure America's energy and industrial future [4]. Leadership Perspective - Randall Atkins, Chairman and CEO of Ramaco, expressed that Senator Manchin's experience and insight will be invaluable as the company expands its role in developing domestically sourced minerals critical to national security [4]. - Senator Manchin highlighted the importance of coal in shaping communities and powering the nation, emphasizing his commitment to supporting Ramaco's initiatives in metallurgical coal production and critical mineral development [4].

About Ramaco Resources, Inc. LEXINGTON, Ky., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: METC, METCB), a leading producer of metallurgical coal and critical minerals, today announced that former U.S. Senator Joseph Manchin III has been appointed an independent member to its Board of Directors effective April 18, 2025. Senator Manchin brings decades of national leadership in energy policy and economic development to Ramaco and a deep understanding of the issues facing the U.S. coal industr ...