Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported the best first half operational performance in the past five years, with long coal and attributable sellable coal volume up by 15% to 16% compared to last year [6][7] - The cash balance at the end of the quarter was $1,800,000,000 after paying a fully franked final dividend of $687,000,000 [8][20] - Cash operating costs for the first half are expected to be towards the middle of the guidance range of $89 to $97 per tonne [7][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total ROM coal production increased to 17,000,000 tonnes, which is 12% more than the first quarter and 23% more than the second quarter last year [9][10] - Attributable saleable coal production was 9,400,000 tonnes, similar to the first quarter and 15% more than the second quarter last year [10][12] - The sales volume of 8,100,000 tonnes was 1,300,000 tonnes lower than saleable production due to logistical issues [14][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global thermal coal demand remains strong despite a decrease in Indonesian exports by 11% and Colombian exports by 23% [15][16] - The average realized thermal coal price was AUD 130 per tonne, and the average realized metallurgical coal price was AUD 197 per tonne, both down from the previous quarter [18] - The overall average realized price decreased to AUD 142 per tonne compared to AUD 157 in the prior quarter [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing costs in response to decreasing coal prices [7] - There is an intention to consider acquisition opportunities during the cyclical downturn while balancing capital management and returns [48][80] - The company aims to maintain a strong financial position with $1,800,000,000 in cash and no interest-bearing debt [20][80] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the coal industry is currently at the bottom of the cycle, with expectations for a recovery towards the end of the year [56] - The company is well-positioned to navigate the cyclical low in coal prices, with competitive cash operating costs and strong cash reserves [95] - There is an expectation that delayed shipments from the second quarter will be delivered in the current quarter [15][26] Other Important Information - The total recordable injury frequency rate improved to 6.32, below the industry average of 7.93 [9] - The company is currently undergoing a CEO recruitment process, with a strong management team in place during the interim [82] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the sales volume from the second quarter be fully translated into sales in the third quarter? - Management expects the sales volume of approximately 1,400,000 tonnes that slipped from the second quarter to be recovered in the third quarter [26][27] Question: What is the expected growth in metallurgical coal volume compared to thermal coal? - The metallurgical coal volumes represent about 20% to 25% of overall sales and are expected to remain stable moving forward [32] Question: Is the company looking to mitigate costs and CapEx in the current price environment? - The company is focused on optimizing its capital expenditure and minimizing costs while considering value-accretive opportunities during the downturn [48][50] Question: How does the decrease in China's coal imports affect Yancoal? - Yancoal's contracts with China remain unaffected, and the company continues to supply high-quality coal despite the decrease in imports [60][61] Question: What is the company's position on potential asset acquisitions? - The company is open to considering both internal and external opportunities for acquisitions, focusing on value accretion [101][102]
YANCOAL AUS(03668) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript