The following is a summary of the Yancoal Australia Ltd (YACAF) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Yancoal Australia increased their cash balance by AUD 260 million in Q1 2024, closing with a total of AUD 1.7 billion.

• A fully franked 2023 final dividend of AUD 429 million is set to be paid by the end of April 2024.

• The company reported a realized coal price of AUD 180 per tonne, creating a substantial operating margin.

• Yancoal has set an output target of 35 million to 39 million tonnes at a cash operating cost of $89 to $97 per ton for 2024.

Business Progress:

• The company witnessed a nearly 50% year-on-year increase in attributable saleable production with 8.8 million tonnes achieved in Q1 2024.

• Production was below the previous quarter due to seasonal factors but is expected to balance out as the year progresses.

• Without any interest-bearing loans and a robust operating margin, Yancoal is able to pursue expansion or acquisition opportunities.

• The key focus is to consolidate the production recovery from last year, manage cost elements, and maintain its standing as a low-cost, large-scale exporter of high-quality coal.

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