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Yancoal is Australia's largest pure-play coal producer, operating nine producing mines across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Sydney, the company has generated over $10 billion in foreign direct investment and is dual-listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Yankuang Energy Group holds a 62.5% stake in the business.

The company produces both thermal and metallurgical coal for export to global markets, with flagship operations including Moolarben, Australia's largest thermal coal mine, as well as Mount Thorley Warkworth, Hunter Valley Operations, Yarrabee, Cameby Downs and Premier Coal in Western Australia. Yancoal employs over 4,500 dedicated professionals across its operations and supply chain.

The business spans the full technical breadth of coal production: mining operations and engineering, environmental management, surveying, trades and maintenance, along with accounting, finance, marketing and export logistics. Safety and sustainability are stated operational priorities, supported by dedicated community engagement and workforce development programmes across the regional Australian communities where Yancoal operates.

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