Coal prices surged in key markets due to a rebound in demand, putting the miner on track to have paid down its debt by year-end.

Technical and battery-grade lithium carbonate prices increased by over 20% in the first half of September.

Company has temporarily suspended operations at its controversial Riley iron ore mine in northwestern Tasmania.

Adamas Intelligence found 4.16 million new units were registered in first half of this year versus 1.99 million units in the first half of 2020.

Environment Minister has given environmental consent for Whitehaven Coal to proceed with a $440 million plan to extend open-cut mining at its Vickery operation in New South Wales.

Women are leaving the mining industry due to few growth opportunities.