PEABODY UPDATE REGARDING SHOAL CREEK MINE

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Peabody (NYSE: BTU) has updated stakeholders on the Shoal Creek Mine fire incident near Birmingham, Alabama, occurring on March 29, 2023. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is collaborating on a reentry plan, with air quality measurements indicating acceptable conditions. Shoal Creek, which employs approximately 419 people, is ramping up production and expects a new longwall kit in the second half of 2023. Peabody anticipates that this incident will not materially impact its 2023 financial results, as the mine produced around 800,000 tons of coal in 2022.

Positive

• Shoal Creek Mine's air quality is acceptable, indicating safety measures are effective.
• The mine is in a ramp-up period with a new longwall kit expected later in 2023, potentially boosting future production.
• Peabody expects no material impact on its 2023 financial results from the fire incident.

Negative

• None.

ST. LOUIS, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today provided an update following yesterday's fire at Shoal Creek Mine near Birmingham, Alabama. Peabody is continuing to work with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) on a reentry plan. Gas monitoring of exhaust air is showing acceptable air quality and atmospheric conditions within the mine.

Shoal Creek is in a ramp-up period throughout 2023 and expecting delivery of a new longwall kit during the second half of the year. As a result, Peabody does not expect the current incident to have a material impact on the Company's 2023 financial results. 

Shoal Creek has approximately 419 employees and is a production-stage underground longwall metallurgical coal mine located 35 miles west of Birmingham, Alabama, USA. The mine extracts coal from the Mary Lee and Blue Creek coal seams at depths of 1,000 to 1,300 feet. The Shoal Creek Mine produced approximately 800,000 tons of coal in 2022.

Peabody is a leading producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. The health and safety of our people is our first value.

CONTACT:
Mary Compton
314-342-3489
mcompton@peabodyenergy.com

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What happened at the Shoal Creek Mine on March 29, 2023?

A fire incident occurred at the Shoal Creek Mine near Birmingham, Alabama.

Is the Shoal Creek Mine safe after the incident?

Yes, gas monitoring shows acceptable air quality, allowing for a safe reentry plan.

How many employees work at the Shoal Creek Mine?

The Shoal Creek Mine employs approximately 419 people.

What is the expected production from the Shoal Creek Mine in 2023?

Peabody is ramping up production and expects to receive a new longwall kit in the second half of 2023.

Will the fire incident at Shoal Creek affect Peabody's financial results?

Peabody does not expect the incident to have a material impact on its 2023 financial results.