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Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (Symbol: HCC) is a prominent player in the coal mining industry, primarily focusing on the production and export of metallurgical coal, which is a critical component in the steelmaking process. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Brookwood, Alabama, the company operates two extensive underground mines located in Alabama. These mines are strategically positioned in the rich geological formations of Southern Appalachia's coal seam.
Warrior Met Coal caters to a global clientele, selling its high-quality metallurgical coal to blast furnace steel producers across Europe, South America, and Asia. This international customer base underscores the company's significant role in the global steel industry.
In addition to its core business, Warrior Met Coal also generates revenue from the sale of natural gas, a byproduct of its coal mining operations. The extraction of natural gas not only adds a valuable revenue stream but also highlights the company's commitment to maximizing resource utilization.
The company's financial performance has been bolstered by its strong operational capabilities and strategic market positions. By focusing on efficient mining practices and maintaining robust customer relationships, Warrior Met Coal has solidified its status as a reliable supplier of metallurgical coal on the world stage.
Warrior Met Coal continues to innovate and expand its operations, ensuring its mines operate at peak efficiency while adhering to stringent safety and environmental standards. The company's ongoing projects and partnerships are geared towards sustaining growth and enhancing shareholder value.
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC) has announced significant updates to its Blue Creek steelmaking coal project. The company has increased the project's nameplate capacity by 25% to 6.0 million short tons per year from the original 4.8 million short tons plan.
At the revised capacity, Blue Creek is projected to generate approximately $1.3 billion in annual revenue, $735 million in incremental adjusted EBITDA, and $637 million in incremental free cash flows. The project's net present value is estimated at $5.4 billion with a 35% internal rate of return and a 2.3-year payback period.
The project remains on budget within $995-1.075 billion range, with $716.5 million spent through December 2024. Production timeline includes continuous miner production in Q3 2024, preparation plant start in mid-2025, and longwall operations beginning no later than Q2 2026. The project is being fully funded by operational cash flows.
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) has announced that CEO Walt Scheller and CFO Dale Boyles will participate in the 2025 BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals Conference, scheduled for February 23-26, 2025. CEO Scheller is set to present at the conference on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Warrior is a U.S.-based supplier to the global steel industry, focusing exclusively on mining non-thermal metallurgical (met) steelmaking coal. The company operates efficient longwall operations in underground mines in Alabama, producing premium quality hard-coking coal (HCC) from the Blue Creek coal seam. This HCC is characterized by very low sulfur content and strong coking properties, making it particularly suitable as a base feed coal for steel manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia.
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC) reported Q4 2024 net income of $1.1 million ($0.02 per diluted share), down from $128.9 million ($2.47 per diluted share) in Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 net income was $250.6 million ($4.79 per diluted share), compared to $478.6 million ($9.20 per diluted share) in 2023.
The company achieved a 6% increase in sales volumes and 8% increase in production volumes for 2024, reaching levels not seen since 2019. Mine 4 achieved record production of 2.8 million short tons. The Blue Creek growth project began production on time and on budget, producing 209,000 short tons in 2024.
Total revenues for Q4 2024 were $297.5 million, down from $363.8 million in Q4 2023, primarily due to a 34% decrease in average net selling price. The company maintains strong liquidity of $654.7 million and has provided favorable guidance for 2025 despite expected weak market conditions.
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on March 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 24, 2025. The company operates as a U.S.-based supplier to the global steel industry, focusing exclusively on mining non-thermal metallurgical coal.
Warrior specializes in producing premium quality hard coking coal (HCC) from its underground mines in Alabama, utilizing highly efficient longwall operations. The company's Blue Creek coal seam produces low-sulfur HCC with strong coking properties, making it particularly suitable as a base feed coal for steel manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia.
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) has released its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting significant achievements in safety, environmental impact, and community engagement. The company reported a 19% improvement in safety incidence rate compared to 2023, with a total incidence rate 65% lower than the national average for underground coal mines.
Key environmental accomplishments include a 33% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions from their 2021 baseline, progressing toward their 2030 goal of 50% reduction. The company completed its water efficiency optimization plan, supporting their target of 25% water usage reduction by 2030. Additionally, Warrior demonstrated community commitment through $1.5 Million in charitable donations.
CEO Walt Scheller emphasized the company's commitment to safety and sustainability while executing their growth strategy, including the development of the Blue Creek Mine project.
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) has scheduled its fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call for Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The company will release its financial results after market close on the same day.
Investors can participate in the conference call by dialing 1-844-340-9047 (domestic) or 1-412-858-5206 (international), referencing the Warrior Met Coal conference call. A webcast will be available through the company's Investor Relations website, with an archived replay accessible afterward.
A telephone playback will be available from 6:30 p.m. ET on February 13 until 6:30 p.m. ET on February 20, 2025, accessible at 1-877-344-7529 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) using passcode 8614909.
Warrior Met Coal reported Q3 2024 net income of $41.8 million ($0.80 per diluted share), down from $85.4 million ($1.64 per diluted share) in Q3 2023. The company achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $78.5 million, compared to $145.8 million in Q3 2023. Sales volume decreased 17.5% to 1.9 million short tons, while production declined 3.8%. Total revenues were $327.7 million, down from $423.5 million. The company reached a milestone by producing first development tons at its Blue Creek project, investing $93.8 million in its development during Q3, bringing total project spend to $612.4 million.
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on November 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of November 5, 2024. The company operates as a U.S.-based supplier of metallurgical coal to the global steel industry, focusing on mining non-thermal metallurgical coal from its underground mines in Alabama. Warrior produces premium quality hard coking coal (HCC) from the Blue Creek coal seam, characterized by low sulfur content and strong coking properties, making it particularly suitable for steel manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia.
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) has announced its schedule for the third quarter 2024 earnings release and investor conference call. The company will release its results after market close on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, followed by an investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day.
To participate in the call, investors can dial 1-844-340-9047 (domestic) or 1-412-858-5206 (international) 10 minutes before the start time, referencing the Warrior Met Coal conference call. A webcast will be available through the company's Investor section website, with an archived replay accessible afterwards.
Additionally, a telephone playback will be available from 6:30 p.m. ET on October 30, 2024, until 6:30 p.m. ET on November 6, 2024. To access the replay, call 1-877-344-7529 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) using passcode 6016502.
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) has announced that its Chief Financial Officer Dale Boyles and Chief Commercial Officer Charles Lussier will be attending the Jefferies Industrials Conference on September 4-5, 2024, in New York City. This event provides an opportunity for the company's top executives to engage with industry peers and potential investors, potentially discussing Warrior Met Coal's financial performance, market outlook, and strategic initiatives.
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