# Coal Mining News

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## YAR: Acquisition completed, Arcadia Coal Project, Qld

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/yar-acquisition-completed-arcadia-coal-project-qld--2c6c2622-8f5e-4baf-944c-5cded79a68a8) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/yar-acquisition-completed-arcadia-coal-project-qld--2c6c2622-8f5e-4baf-944c-5cded79a68a8.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T21:13:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T22:46:08.138Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T22:46:08.138Z
- Company: Yari Resources (YAR)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154287)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Tonnage Growth, Category Upgrade, Resource Update, Inferred Resource

Yari Resources has completed the acquisition of the Arcadia Coal Project, establishing a combined 504.9Mt JORC coal resource portfolio in Queensland's Bowen Basin. The acquisition, valued at A$714,000 (illustrative), significantly increases total resources by 126.5% and Indicated Resources by 486.6%, with resource growth materially outpacing equity dilution. The company now shifts focus to unlocking value through resource growth, development studies, and strategic opportunities for its expanded portfolio.

## Lunch Wrap: Tech sell-off deepens as New Hope digs into a $1.8bn coal deal

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lunch-wrap-tech-sell-off-deepens-as-new-hope-digs-into-a-1-8bn-coal-deal--650158b0-61a9-4764-886f-b5cfc64a1173) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lunch-wrap-tech-sell-off-deepens-as-new-hope-digs-into-a-1-8bn-coal-deal--650158b0-61a9-4764-886f-b5cfc64a1173.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T02:09:23.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T03:02:20.847Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T03:02:20.847Z
- Company: Unknown company
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/news/lunch-wrap-tech-sell-off-deepens-as-new-hope-digs-into-a-1-8bn-coal-deal/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.271
- Atlas tags: None

This market wrap-up details a mixed day for the ASX, with a tech sector sell-off contrasted by strong energy stock performance due to rising oil prices. Key mining news includes New Hope Corp's $1.8 billion all-share deal to acquire coal producer Malabar, significantly boosting its coal output. Additionally, Skylark Minerals reported a 228% increase in its inferred gold resource at the Zaranou project to 1.2 million ounces, while South32 maintained production guidance with improving copper and manganese output.

## NHC: Presentation on New Hope and Malabar to Combine

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nhc-presentation-on-new-hope-and-malabar-to-combine--19bad9b2-8093-431a-965a-c16907f46364) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nhc-presentation-on-new-hope-and-malabar-to-combine--19bad9b2-8093-431a-965a-c16907f46364.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-18T21:27:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-18T22:14:08.122Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-18T22:14:08.122Z
- Company: New Hope Group (NHC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03153748)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.842
- Atlas tags: None

New Hope Group and Malabar Resources Limited announced a proposed merger via a court-approved scheme of arrangement, aiming to create a leading ASX-listed producer of low-cost, high-quality coal. The transaction, unanimously recommended by both boards, is expected to unlock operational and regional synergies, significantly increase attributable resources by 82% to ~5.2 Bt, and boost combined saleable production. Malabar shareholders will receive 0.500 New Hope shares per Malabar share, with implementation targeted for February/March 2027.

## NHC: New Hope and Malabar to combine

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nhc-new-hope-and-malabar-to-combine--a3cca7e3-45e1-49a6-9912-ce5d5287af33) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nhc-new-hope-and-malabar-to-combine--a3cca7e3-45e1-49a6-9912-ce5d5287af33.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-18T21:27:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-18T22:18:58.736Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-18T22:18:58.736Z
- Company: New Hope Corporation Limited (NHC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03153747)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.545
- Atlas tags: Acquisition, Board Recommended, Synergies Expected, Accretive Transaction, All-Scrip Deal, Scheme of Arrangement, Increased Scale, Historical Estimate Only, Measured and Indicated Component

New Hope Corporation Limited and Malabar Resources Limited have entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed for New Hope to acquire all outstanding Malabar shares via a scheme of arrangement. The all-scrip transaction, valued at approximately $1.8 billion for Malabar's equity, will create a combined entity with a pro forma market capitalization of ~$6.3 billion and a clear pathway to approximately 19Mtpa of saleable coal production. Both boards unanimously recommend the scheme, which is expected to be implemented by March 2027, offering Malabar shareholders liquid ASX-listed shares and New Hope full ownership of the Maxwell Mine.

## AKM: Corporate Presentation

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/akm-corporate-presentation--b7b8dfe5-326c-44aa-b488-6363871437bc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/akm-corporate-presentation--b7b8dfe5-326c-44aa-b488-6363871437bc.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-15T22:47:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T23:07:09.529Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T23:07:09.529Z
- Company: Aspire Mining Limited (AKM)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03153289)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.717
- Atlas tags: Measured Resource, Indicated Resource, Proven Reserve, Probable Reserve, JORC Compliant, Inferred Resource, Low Capex, High NPV, High IRR, Vendor Financing, Bond Program

Aspire Mining Limited presented an update on its Ovoot Coking Coal Project, highlighting its world-class status with a JORC Coal Resource of 219.4 Mt and a Marketable Reserve of 97.9 Mt. The project demonstrates strong economics, including a post-tax NPV10 of US$1.48 billion and an IRR of ~60%, supported by a low-capex development plan and ongoing construction. The company is progressing with funding through vendor financing and a Mongolian OTC bond program, aiming for first coal sales in Q4 2027 to meet a forecast supply deficit in northern China.

## AKM: Ovoot Coal Reserve Update Additional JORC Disclosure

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/akm-ovoot-coal-reserve-update-additional-jorc-disclosure--af0be782-c2f4-4730-b3db-986bcfdc2dbd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/akm-ovoot-coal-reserve-update-additional-jorc-disclosure--af0be782-c2f4-4730-b3db-986bcfdc2dbd.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-06T23:09:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-07T00:10:41.603Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-07T00:10:41.603Z
- Company: Aspire Mining Limited (AKM)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03149461)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.069
- Atlas tags: JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Resource Update, PFS-Supporting, Inferred Resource, Tonnage Decline

Aspire Mining Limited has reconfirmed its Coal Reserve estimate for the Ovoot Coking Coal Project in Mongolia, reporting a Total Coal Reserve of 130.1 million tonnes and a Marketable Coal Reserve of 97.9 million tonnes, effective 31 March 2026. An updated economic evaluation, incorporating a revised development strategy and lower initial capital expenditure, indicates a post-tax NPV10 of US$1.48 billion and a post-tax real IRR of 60%. The update also details a financing strategy assuming US$126.0 million in Mongolian OTC bond issues and US$42.0 million in deferred payments for infrastructure.

## TER: FY2026 Audited Annual Report

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ter-fy2026-audited-annual-report--5e372ddb-fa6a-459d-9825-1092600ebe9c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ter-fy2026-audited-annual-report--5e372ddb-fa6a-459d-9825-1092600ebe9c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-06T22:33:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T23:13:16.105Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T23:13:16.105Z
- Company: TerraCom Limited (TER)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03149410)
- Atlas sentiment: -0.717
- Atlas tags: Going Concern Uncertainty, Impairment Recognized, Production Below Plan, Mine Life Reduction, Capital Raise, Resource Update

TerraCom Limited reported its FY2026 audited annual results, revealing a net loss of A$155.5 million and significant non-cash impairments totaling A$103.5 million on its Blair Athol mine and South African assets. The company also disclosed a material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, citing production challenges at Blair Athol and increased reliance on new funding arrangements. Operational performance at Blair Athol was below plan, and the North Block Complex mine life was reduced from eight to two years, leading to a full impairment.

## JAL: Annual Report 2026

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/jal-annual-report-2026--c7c0402c-6ae1-4ea7-9146-6180087fd705) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/jal-annual-report-2026--c7c0402c-6ae1-4ea7-9146-6180087fd705.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-30T07:48:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-30T08:12:57.988Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-30T08:12:57.988Z
- Company: Jameson Resources Limited (JAL)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03146615)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.432
- Atlas tags: Permitting Milestone, Resource Update, Capital Raise, Indigenous Engagement, Project Economics, Favorable Market Conditions, Open Pit Mining, Cut-off Undisclosed, No QP/CP Disclosure

Jameson Resources Limited reported significant progress on its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project in British Columbia, Canada, during FY2026, including receiving the Section 27 Notice for environmental approval and reaffirming a 57.5Mt run-of-mine reserve with a post-tax NPV of US$549M. The company also completed several capital raises totaling over $4.6M to fund project development and continued to strengthen its partnership with Indigenous Nations. Post-period, an additional $9.73M was raised through an entitlement offer.

## CKA: FY2026 Annual Report

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cka-fy2026-annual-report--536d40c5-af85-4fd8-8fe8-a97d20c9f82d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cka-fy2026-annual-report--536d40c5-af85-4fd8-8fe8-a97d20c9f82d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-30T07:40:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-30T08:23:28.650Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-30T08:23:28.650Z
- Company: COKAL LIMITED (CKA)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03146592)
- Atlas sentiment: -0.389
- Atlas tags: Measured Resource, Indicated Resource, Inferred Resource, Proven Reserve, Probable Reserve, QP/CP Signed, JORC Compliant, Resource Update, Tonnage Decline, No Grade Disclosure

Cokal Limited's 2026 Annual Report confirms a stable Mineral Resource of 260.1 Mt and Ore Reserve of 22.98 Mt for its BBM metallurgical coal project, compliant with JORC 2012. The figures show minimal change from the prior year, primarily reflecting mining depletion. However, the report notably omits grade disclosure for these estimates. The company faces significant financial challenges, including net liabilities and a going concern warning, exacerbated by operational delays due to regulatory changes in Indonesia, despite an extended debt maturity.

## Strategic Metals Ltd Advances Its Division Mountain Project With A Scoping Study 1209402

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-ltd-advances-its-division-mountain-project-with-a-scoping-study--6654b382-9f2b-4bd5-b69a-49ec4013e113) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-ltd-advances-its-division-mountain-project-with-a-scoping-study--6654b382-9f2b-4bd5-b69a-49ec4013e113.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-20T11:45:47.414Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Strategic Metals Ltd (SMD)
- Original source: [accesswire](https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/strategic-metals-ltd-advances-its-division-mountain-project-with-a-scoping-study-1209402)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.104
- Atlas tags: Measured Resource, Historical Estimate Only, QP/CP Signed

Strategic Metals Ltd has released a Scoping Study and a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Division Mountain Coal Project in the Yukon. The reports evaluate the viability of an open-pit coal mine to supply coal-fired power plants as an alternative to expensive imported diesel and LNG.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.