
Coronado Global to divest US Logan Mining complex
Coronado Global Resources (ASX:CRN) has finalised an agreement to divest 100% of its interest in the Logan Mining Complex, located in West Virginia, USA.
The Australian-listed coal producer will sell its stake in Coronado Coal II, the entity holding the complex, to Phoenix Coal, a Kentucky-based firm owned by Mitch Potter.
The transaction encompasses all coal mining properties, leases, permits, and associated infrastructure across Boone, Logan, and Wyoming Counties, including a dedicated preparation plant and loadout facility.
The financial terms of the deal involve a nominal cash consideration adjusted for working capital, coupled with the buyer’s assumption of significant liabilities.
Phoenix Coal Holdings will take over future reclamation and post-closing operational obligations.
The offloading is forecast to be free cash flow positive for Coronado by permanently eliminating ongoing holding costs and substantial long-term financial liabilities associated with the asset.
According to management, the divestment aligns directly with Coronado’s broader corporate strategy to optimise its asset portfolio and concentrate resources on its higher-return, core metallurgical coal operations.
Interim CEO Gerry Spindler noted that the transaction marks a critical step in streamlining the company's portfolio, allowing for prioritised capital allocation and enhanced operational focus elsewhere.
The sale is not expected to affect Coronado's near-term production guidance. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is on track to complete in July.