Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $5.7 million, down from $53 million in Q4 2024 [10] - Tons shipped in Q1 2025 were 3.8 million, a decrease from 4.1 million tons in Q4 2024 [10] - Average realization for metallurgical coal sales in Q1 was $122.08 per ton, down from $132.63 per ton in Q4 [11] - Cost of coal sales for the metallurgical segment increased to $110.34 per ton in Q1, up from $108.82 per ton in Q4 [11] - Total liquidity as of March 31, 2025, was $485.8 million, down from $519.4 million at the end of 2024 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Metallurgical coal segment realizations decreased to an average of $118.61 per ton in Q1, down from $127.84 in Q4 [10] - Incidental thermal portion of the metallurgical segment saw an increase in realization to $79.39 per ton in Q1, compared to $75.39 in Q4 [11] - CapEx for Q1 was $38.5 million, down from $42.7 million in Q4 [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Metallurgical coal markets remained under pressure with pricing levels deteriorating due to weak steel demand [20] - All four indices monitored by the company fell by 8% or more during Q1, with the Australian Premium Low Vol Index dropping 15.5% [20] - As of May 8, 2025, the Australian premium low vol index increased to $190.5 per metric ton, indicating slight recovery [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on liquidity and safeguarding its financial position amid challenging market conditions [5] - Adjustments to sales volume guidance were made, with expected shipments now at 15.3 million tons, down from 16.7 million tons [7] - The Kingston Wildcat project is expected to continue on schedule despite the downward revision in CapEx [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a cautious outlook for the remainder of the year due to weak steel demand and economic uncertainty [5] - The company has taken difficult actions, including cutting production at higher-cost operations and reducing wages [6] - Management remains optimistic about the Kingston Wildcat project, which is expected to ramp up to a full run rate of approximately 1 million tons per year by 2026 [19] Other Important Information - The company has secured an amendment to its asset-based lending facility, increasing its size from $155 million to $225 million [9] - The company did not repurchase any shares in Q1 under its buyback program due to continued softness in the metallurgical coal markets [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on cost cadence and recent cost-cutting measures - Management noted that significant production cuts have been made while maintaining cost guidance, indicating a good accomplishment [31] Question: CapEx reductions and growth-related impacts - Most capital reductions are related to closures, with some growth CapEx being managed in-house to reduce costs [35] Question: Realization pressures and market conditions - Management acknowledged that in a weak market, discounting against indices is common, but not universal [45] Question: Shipment guidance and domestic versus export expectations - The reduction in shipment guidance primarily affects export tons, with confidence in maintaining domestic shipments [43] Question: Opportunities for acquisitions in the current market - Management is cautious about pursuing M&A opportunities, focusing instead on internal projects like Kingston Wildcat [48]

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