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Blue Creek mine delivers first coal ahead of schedule

by Warren S.
September 15, 2025
in Upstream
Blue Creek delivers first coal

Credits: Warrior Met Coal

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The Blue Creek mine, owned and operated by Warrior Met Coal, has made its first delivery of coal one quarter ahead of schedule, according to a report from the company. The company’s CEO, Walter J. Scheller, stated that during the second quarter, it achieved its first commercial sales of steelmaking coal from Blue Creek, which is one quarter ahead of schedule. The coal sector has seen a rise in operations and output, and while Warrior Met Coal is pleased with the accelerated production, it is cautious of flooding the market and will take a considered approach.

The Blue Creek project is reaching a critical inflection point

In any type of mine or large-scale startup, there comes a time when the site shifts from capital investment to revenue generation. That is a crucial milestone for any production where the initial investment shifts towards actual revenue generation that the shareholders can tangibly see. And the Blue Creek mine, we are happy to report, has reached that critical juncture.

Scheller stated that the company as a whole has “delivered strong operational results, maintained positive cash margins and generated positive operating cash flows during the second quarter.” No doubt boosted by the integral returns from Blue Creek mine. The initial forecast has been accelerated by the mine’s efficient production, which has delivered its first coal way ahead of schedule, which is impressive considering the volatile market.

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While discussing the market headwinds, he stated that the markets remain under significant pressure this quarter, which has echoed the past few quarters as the market struggles to deal with a litany of issues stemming from a variety of sources. Chief among those issues is an excess of Chinese steel exports, subdued global steel demand, and a well-supplied coal market.

Despite the volatile market at the moment, the Blue Creek mine is a shining light for Warrior Met Coal

The company’s CFO, Dale W. Boyles, has pointed out that the market will continue to be challenged over the next few quarters from a demand standpoint and stated that President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will have an impact on the company’s bottom line, one way or another. Whether that effect is negative or positive remains to be determined.

“For the second quarter, Warrior recorded net income on a GAAP basis of about $6 million or $0.11 per diluted share compared to net income of $71 million or $1.35 per diluted share in the same quarter of 2024.” Boyles also reported, “We reported adjusted EBITDA of $54 million in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $116 million in the same quarter of last year.” – Warrior Met Coal CFO, Dale W. Boyles

The Blue Creek mine management team has stated that they expect the mine’s development costs to increase in the second half of 2025 as operations ramp up. The Blue Creek mine has already delivered 239,000 tons of development coal, one quarter ahead of expectations. The CFO also stated that full cost benefits would only be seen next year. The market is in a constant state of evolution driven by a variety of factors.

Can the Blue Creek mine continue its positive results as the new year approaches

Despite the market headwinds and pricing pressure, the management of Blue Creek mine has maintained that it expects the positive trajectory to continue, as it consistently delivers disciplined cost management and operational flexibility. Which is rare in the current state of the economy. The company has stated that the One Big Beautiful bill will play a role in the next quarter’s results and could continue to influence the market for years to come. The US market is in a continuous state of evolution, not limited to the coal sector; at least, they have managed to reach a crucial milestone this quarter.

Disclaimer: Our coverage of events affecting companies is purely informative and descriptive. Under no circumstances does it seek to promote an opinion or create a trend, nor can it be taken as investment advice or a recommendation of any kind.

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