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Whitehaven Coal Limited
Whitehaven Coal is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Coal Mining industry. In 2025 the company generated total revenue of $6,256,000,000 including sales and other revenue. In 2025 Whitehaven Coal had 1,217 employees including employees from all subsidiaries under the company's control. The Chief Executive of Whitehaven Coal is Mr Paul Flynn whose official title is Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. The Chairman of Whitehaven Coal is Honourable Mark Vaile whose official title is Non-Executive Chairman. Whitehaven Coal currently operates a number of mines in the Gunnedah Basin, located in the north-west of New South Wales, and in Queensland's Bowen Basin near Winchester South. Maules Creek Mine - Maules Creek Mine commenced production of railing coal in December 2014. Whitehaven has a 75% interest in the mine and is also the mine's operator. ICRA MC Pty Ltd has a 15% interest in the mine and J-Power Australia Pty Ltd controls the remaining 10%. Narrabri North Mine - An underground mine that predominantly produces low ash, high energy, low sulphur thermal coal and PCI coal. Whitehaven owns 77.5% of the mine and is also its operator. Tarrawonga Mine - One of Whitehaven's foundational mines, it has been in operation since 2006 and is an open cut coal mine. Werris Creek Mine - An open-cut coal mine which commenced production in 2005 and is expected to cease production until approximately 2025. Gunnedah Open Cuts - Comprising of the Tarrawonga, Rocglen and Werris Creek mines, they produce low to medium ash, low sulphur, low phosphorus, PCI and thermal coal. Vickery Project - A project under consideration pending government approval to begin mining expansion operations on the site of Whitehaven's formerly utilised Vickery and Canyon mines. Winchester South Project - A project located near Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, under operational consideration pending government approval to begin operations. Rocglen Mine - Recently commenced a rehabilitation programme which is expected to take 18 months. Sunnyside Mine - Resumed operations in 2017 to mine the remainder of coal. Canyon Mine - An open cut mine and currently undergoing rehabilitation. Daunia Mine - An open cut coal mine located 170km south west of Mckay in Queensland. Blackwater Mine - An open cut coal mine located 73km south east of Emerald.Whitehaven Coal also maintains a number of exploration and development projects in Queensland and New South Wales.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Whitehaven Coal Limited includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.
Company Details
What’s this enterprise profile about?
Whitehaven Coal Limited, trading as , operates under the ABN and was incorporated on . Whitehaven Coal Limited trades on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker code ASX:WHC. Whitehaven Coal Limited primarily operates in the Coal Mining industry in Australia.
Key Personnel
What’s included in the Key Personnel chapter?
The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within Whitehaven Coal Limited, including the Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive Officer, and other key management personnel. It provides an overview of the company’s governance and executive structure, along with a breakdown of gender diversity across leadership roles, offering insight into the composition of the organisation’s senior team.
Financials
What’s included in the Financials chapter?
The Financials chapter presents Whitehaven Coal Limited’s historical financial performance, including detailed profit and loss statements outlining sales revenue, cost of sales, and profitability. It also incorporates balance sheet data, providing a breakdown of assets and liabilities, as well as additional financial metrics such as the number of shares on issue. Together, these disclosures offer a comprehensive view of the company’s financial position and performance over time.
Growth & Ratios
What’s included in the Growth & Rations chapter?
The Growth & Ratios chapter provides historical data on key financial performance indicators, enabling an assessment of the company’s operational efficiency, profitability, and financial structure over time. Metrics covered include return on equity, return on assets, profit margins, revenue per employee, as well as gearing and leverage ratios, offering a comprehensive view of performance trends and capital management.
Operating Segments
What’s included in the Operating Segments chapter?
The Operating Segments chapter provides an overview of the revenue composition and asset allocation across the various industries in which Whitehaven Coal Limited operates. It offers insights into how the company’s financial performance is distributed among its core business segments, highlighting the relative contribution of each industry to total revenue.
Competitor Benchmarking
What’s included in the Competitor Benchmarking chapter?
The Competitor Benchmarking chapter includes a comparative assessment of Whitehaven Coal Limited’s key financial, growth, and valuation ratios against industry averages to evaluate its competitive position. It analyses valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings, price-to-book, enterprise value to EBITDA, and enterprise value to sales, alongside core financial indicators including liquidity ratios and profitability measures.
Industries of Operation
What’s included in the Industries of Operation chapter?
The Industries of Operation chapter outlines Whitehaven Coal Limited’s market share across the industries in which it operates. Each industry profile includes a comprehensive overview featuring data on total market size, the number of enterprises, industry concentration levels, and overall turnover. This analysis provides context for the company’s competitive position and scale within each relevant market.
Shareholders
What’s included in the Shareholders chapter?
The Shareholders chapter provides a breakdown of the ownership structure of Whitehaven Coal Limited, identifying key shareholders and outlining their respective ownership interests. This section offers insight into the concentration of shareholdings, the presence of institutional or strategic investors, and the overall distribution of equity within the company.
Subsidiaries
What’s included in the Subsidiaries chapter?
The Subsidiaries chapter provides an overview of the companies and business entities that are wholly or partially owned by Whitehaven Coal Limited. It outlines the ownership structure of each subsidiary, offering insight into the broader corporate group and how these entities contribute to the company’s overall activities and performance.
History
What’s included in the History chapter?
The History chapter presents a overview of Whitehaven Coal Limited’s development, highlighting key milestones and significant corporate events since its incorporation. It includes the company’s incorporation date and outlines major strategic, operational, and structural developments, providing context for its evolution and current market position.
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