11 Best Coal Mining Stocks to Buy Right Now

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8. Whitehaven Coal Ltd (OTCMKTS:WHITF)

Whitehaven Coal Ltd (OTCMKTS:WHITF) is one of the best coal mining stocks to buy right now. On February 19, Whitehaven Coal Ltd (OTCMKTS:WHITF) delivered solid results for the six months ended December 31, 2025.

According to Chief Executive Officer Paul Flynn, scale and diversification into metallurgical coal are delivering value. Consequently, the company is well-positioned to benefit from the dynamics of both metallurgical and high-CV thermal coal markets.

Despite experiencing a 19% decline in average prices to A$189/tonne and costs were lower at A$135/tonne, the company still delivered a half-year fiscal 2026 EBITDA of $446 million. Cash from operations in the period totaled $387 million. The company is poised to return up to $32 million of capital through a 4-cent interim dividend. It also plans to conduct a share buyback of equal value over the next six months.

“We are on a good trajectory to deliver well within our FY26 guidance ranges for production, sales and costs. And we are on track to deliver further value from our strong cost management focus – including our current $60 to $80 million cost out program – and grow returns for our shareholders as coal prices strengthen,” Flynn said.

Whitehaven Coal Ltd (OTCMKTS:WHITF) is a leading Australian producer of high-quality thermal and metallurgical coal, operating open-cut and underground mines in New South Wales (Gunnedah Basin) and Queensland (Bowen Basin). The company exports coal to Asian markets for steelmaking and energy generation, with a strategic focus on expanding its metallurgical coal portfolio.

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