[SMM Flash News] Iberdrola Secures EUR 29 Million EIB Loan for 40-MW Wind Farm in Spain

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) reported second-quarter 2026 net income of US$79.6 million, up 33.9% year-on-year, supported by higher coal sales volumes and record oil and gas royalty revenue. Total revenue rose to US$551.6 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 14.7% to US$185.7 million. Coal sales volumes reached 8.6 million tons during the quarter, although average coal selling prices declined. The company said strong mine productivity and cost control supported earnings and expects higher coal production and cash flow in the second half of 2026.

French multi-energy company Mexens has secured EUR 288 million in senior debt financing to support the construction of 230 solar and wind projects across France and Spain. The financing covers a 244-MW portfolio, including 180 MW in France and 64 MW in Spain, and marks the company's first large-scale financing transaction involving wind projects. Mexens, which currently operates around 1 GW of renewable assets, is targeting more than 4 GW of installed capacity by 2030.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources reported a preliminary net loss of US$12.3 million, or US$0.96 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, citing weak metallurgical coal market conditions and terminal equipment damage. The company lowered its full-year 2026 metallurgical coal sales guidance to 14.2–15.4 million tons and raised its cost outlook. Despite weaker market conditions, Alpha continued its capital return program, repurchasing more than 7.03 million shares for approximately US$1.17 billion since March 2022.