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Get filing alertsPeabody discloses Centurion mine ramp-up targets and $2.1B asset valuation
Filed August 11, 2026 · Period ending August 11, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Centurion mine targeting 2.0–2.5M tons production in FY26, with Q3 at 500–700k tons; July production expected to reach 117k tons as ramp-up progresses after earlier mechanical issues
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Centurion valued at $2.1B NPV (Jan 2026) with 140M tons reserves and 25+ year mine life; projects $90/ton EBITDA margin and ~$423M annual EBITDA at $225/tonne premium hard coking coal pricing
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Company reported 2025 revenue of $3.9B and Adjusted EBITDA of $455M, with Seaborne Thermal contributing $222M and PRB $176M to segment EBITDA
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Centurion's 5MW methane-to-power facility saves ~$425k annually; company plans expansion to 20MW and adding LNG conversion capability
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Summary
Peabody disclosed production targets and detailed economics for its Centurion metallurgical coal mine in Australia during an investor site tour. The mine is targeting 2.0–2.5 million tons of production in fiscal 2026 after addressing mechanical and shield racking issues earlier in the year. July production of 117,000 tons and early August performance indicate progress toward the Q3 target of 500–700 thousand tons.
The company values Centurion at $2.1 billion (NPV as of January 2026) based on 140 million tons of reserves, a 25+ year mine life, and premium hard coking coal pricing of $225 per tonne. At current pricing assumptions, Centurion is projected to generate approximately $90 per ton in EBITDA margin and $423 million in annual EBITDA once fully ramped.
The mine's long-term economics depend on sustained premium hard coking coal pricing and successful execution of the production ramp-up. Investors should monitor quarterly production reports to assess whether Centurion meets its FY26 targets and achieves the cost structure underlying the disclosed margin projections.
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Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Peabody presented to investors during a Centurion Mine site tour and released related materials.
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On August 11, 2026, representatives of Peabody Energy Corporation (the “Company”) presented to analysts and investors during a site tour at its Centurion Mine. A copy of the slide presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The company conducted a site tour at its Centurion Mine for analysts and investors, providing a slide presentation. The company also released a video presentation about the mine available on its investor website. This is a routine investor relations activity with no material business developments disclosed in the filing itself.
Event · Exhibit 99.1
Peabody hosted an investor tour of its Centurion metallurgical coal mine in Australia, detailing production ramp-up progress and long-term economics.
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500–700 thousand tons Q3'26 1.5–2.0 million tons H2'26 FY26 2.0–2.5 million tons
Peabody disclosed production targets for its Centurion metallurgical coal mine in Australia. The mine is ramping up after addressing mechanical issues and shield racking problems earlier in 2026. Q3 2026 production is targeted at 500-700 thousand tons, with full-year 2026 production expected to reach 2.0-2.5 million tons. The company reported July full-month production of 117,000 tons and first 9 days of August production of 78,000 tons, indicating progress toward Q3 targets.
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PHCC (US $/tonne) $ 225 LOM Average Volumes (short tons in millions) 4.7 Revenue per Ton $ 204 QLD Royalty per Ton $ 36 Other Cost per Ton (ex QLD) $ 78 Total Cash Cost per Ton $ 114 Adjusted EBITDA Margin per Ton $ 90 Implied Annual Adjusted EBITDA (US $M) $ 423
Peabody provided updated life-of-mine economics for Centurion based on a premium hard coking coal price assumption of $225 per tonne. At this price and projected cost structure, the mine is expected to generate approximately $90 per ton in Adjusted EBITDA margin and $423 million in annual Adjusted EBITDA. The company noted this translates to approximately $100 million per quarter of Adjusted EBITDA potential at current pricing.
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NET PRESENT VALUE $2.1 billion At January 1, 2026
Peabody disclosed that Centurion has a net present value of $2.1 billion as of January 1, 2026, assuming a long-term premium hard coking coal price of $225 per tonne at a 13.5% discount rate. The mine has saleable coal reserves of 140 million tons and an expected mine life of 25+ years with life-of-mine annual sales averaging 4.7 million tons.
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$3.9B REVENUE $455M ADJUSTED EBITDA
Peabody reported 2025 full-year revenue of $3.9 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $455 million. The company achieved its safest year in 140+ years of operations in 2025, with a Total Recordable Incident Frequency Rate of 0.71. Segment Adjusted EBITDA included $222 million from Seaborne Thermal, $56 million from Seaborne Metallurgical, $176 million from Powder River Basin, and $71 million from Other U.S. Thermal.
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Current 5MW plant provides almost $425k in savings per year with plan to expand plant to 20MW
Peabody disclosed that Centurion's power station captures methane that would otherwise be flared and converts it to on-site power, providing approximately $425,000 in annual savings. The company plans to expand the current 5MW plant to 20MW and is adding an integrated facility to convert methane into LNG, improving safety, reducing emissions, and lowering costs.
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