11 Best Coal Mining Stocks to Buy Right Now

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6. Stanmore Resources Ltd (ASX:SMR)

Stanmore Resources Ltd (ASX:SMR) is one of the best coal mining stocks to buy right now. On February 23, Stanmore Resources Ltd (ASX:SMR) delivered solid full-year results that affirmed an expansionary year of production increase.

Despite facing significant weather disruptions, the company delivered record production and saleable output after a strong recovery in the second half of the year. Run-of-mine production totaled 20.5 million tons, and saleable production totaled 14 million tons. Revenues in the year totaled $1.9 billion, impacted by a 21% reduction in average realized sale prices. The company also plunged to a net loss of $47.2 million, compared with a net profit of $191.5 million in 2024, attributed to a decline in sales prices.

Stanmore Resources delivered an underlying EBITDA of $385 million and free cash flows of $296 million. Amid the increase in free cash flow, it increased its proportion of shareholder returns with a dividend offering of 8.9 US cents per share, taking cumulative dividends to 34.2 US cents per share.

Stanmore Resources Limited (ASX:SMR) is an Australian-based resources company focused on the exploration, development, production, and sale of metallurgical (steel-making) coal.

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