Core Natural Resources, Inc. reports news on its metallurgical and high calorific value thermal coal operations, including quarterly results, coal sales volumes, realized pricing, cash costs and free cash flow. Company updates frequently reference longwall mining performance at assets such as Leer South in West Virginia and West Elk in Colorado, as well as coking coal, thermal byproduct and contracted sales activity.
Recurring developments also include capital returns through share repurchases and dividends, board and annual meeting matters, operational recovery updates and safety-focused mine operations. The company is an operating coal producer and exporter with mining activities and export-terminal exposure tied to domestic and international coal markets.
Core Natural Resources (NYSE: CNR) reported Q4 2025 results: revenues $1.042 billion, adjusted EBITDA $103.1 million, and a net loss $79.0 million. Core generated net cash from operations $107.3 million and free cash flow $27.0 million in Q4, returned $245.1 million to stockholders in 2025, and ended the year with $948.9 million total liquidity.
Operationally, Leer South and West Elk resumed targeted production entering 2026; Core has >38 million tons of forward commitments and guidance for 2026 total sales of 85.6–91.4 million tons.
Core Natural Resources (NYSE: CNR) will discuss fourth quarter 2025 financial results on a conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company said the earnings release will be distributed via PR Newswire before markets open on February 12.
Dial‑in numbers, a live webcast and a replay will be available via the investor section of the Core website.
Core Natural Resources (NYSE: CNR) announced it has resumed longwall mining at its Leer South metallurgical mine in West Virginia after the longwall was idle since Jan 13, 2025 due to a combustion-related event. Core recovered major longwall equipment and permanently sealed the affected area. The company also said its West Elk longwall in Colorado is producing at consistent productivity following a move to the B-Seam. Core expects a meaningful step-up in 2026 performance driven by restarts, improved geology at West Elk, cessation of idling costs, and substantial insurance recoveries plus merger synergies.
Core Natural Resources (NYSE:CNR) reported Q3 2025 results on November 6, 2025, with revenue of $1,002.5 million, net income of $31.6 million ($0.61 diluted EPS) and adjusted EBITDA of $141.2 million. The company generated net cash from operations of $87.9 million and free cash flow of $38.9 million in the quarter.
Core returned $24.6 million to stockholders in Q3 and $218.3 million year-to-date via buybacks and dividends, held $444.7 million cash and $995.4 million total liquidity at September 30, 2025, and has $797.4 million remaining repurchase authorization.
Core Natural Resources (NYSE:CNR) will announce third quarter 2025 financial results and host an investor conference call on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Participants may join by dialing 800-836-8184 (U.S.) or +1 646-357-8785 (international) about five to 10 minutes before the start; no passcode is required. The call will be webcast via the Investor section at http://investors.corenaturalresources.com, with a replay posted after the live event. The Q3 2025 earnings release will be distributed via PR Newswire and posted to the company website before market open on November 6.
Core Natural Resources (NYSE: CNR) announced on October 8, 2025 that board chair Jimmy Brock has been appointed chief executive officer, effective immediately, succeeding Paul A. Lang, who is departing as CEO and board member.
Brock will work with Lang, who will provide transition consulting services through the end of 2025, and with the board and management to manage the change. Brock has served as executive chair since January 14, 2025 when Core was formed by the merger of Arch Resources and CONSOL Energy, and has more than 40 years of industry experience.
Core Natural Resources (NYSE: CNR) reported Q2 2025 financial results, highlighting $220.2 million in operating cash flow and $131.1 million in free cash flow. The company posted a net loss of $36.6 million ($0.70 per share) and adjusted EBITDA of $144.3 million. Core increased its merger-related annual synergies target to $150-170 million.
Key operational highlights include $1.1 billion in revenues, return of $87.1 million to stockholders through buybacks and dividends, and strong performance in high c.v. thermal coal and Powder River Basin segments. The company maintains $948 million in total liquidity, including $413 million in cash. Core expects to resume longwall production at Leer South by end of October 2025, with anticipated insurance recoveries exceeding $100 million.
Core Natural Resources (NYSE: CNR) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for August 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. The company will release its Q2 2025 financial results before market opens on the same day.
Investors can join the call by dialing 800-836-8184 from the US or +1 646-357-8785 from overseas locations. A webcast will be available through the investor section of Core's website, with a replay accessible after the live event.
Core Natural Resources (NYSE: CNR) provided an update on efforts to resume longwall operations at its Leer South mine following a January combustion event. After re-entering the mine on June 10th, the company conducted inspections and restored systems, confirming good condition of key components. However, on June 26th, elevated carbon monoxide levels forced temporary resealing of the affected area.
The company is working with regulatory officials on a recovery plan, expecting to complete the longwall equipment repositioning within four months. Despite the delayed restart, Core maintains its 2025 coking coal sales volume guidance and anticipates insurance recoveries exceeding $100 million related to the Leer South incident.
Core expects to resume longwall production during the fourth quarter and plans to provide a detailed update in its early August second quarter earnings release.