Yancoal Completes Acquisition of 80% Stake in Kestrel Coal Mine
- Yancoal Australia completed its acquisition of an 80% stake in Kestrel Coal Mine on October 1, 2026.
- Upfront cash consideration totaled USD 1.85 billion, subject to customary completion adjustments.
- Funding combined available cash with an initial drawdown under a five-year syndicated USD 1.2 billion acquisition loan facility.
- A longwall relocation scheduled for the fourth quarter will reduce Kestrel's production during its first reporting period under the new ownership.
- Hunter Valley Operations secured state clearance on September 30 for its mine-life extension.
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