【Thungela’s Ensham Output Rebounds 38% as Export Sales Rise to 9.5 Mt】

Published: Aug 18, 2026 13:45

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Production at Thungela Resources’ Ensham thermal coal mine in Australia increased 38% year on year to 2.2 million metric tons in the first half of 2026, supported by improved management of geological and mining conditions. Better South African rail logistics and stronger Ensham production lifted Thungela’s total export sales by 12% to 9.5 million metric tons.

Benchmark coal prices in South Africa and Australia increased by 15% and 25%, respectively. Combined with higher production and export sales, this lifted headline earnings per share to 4.80 rand from 1.92 rand a year earlier. Thungela expects to produce between 13 million and 13.6 million metric tons for the export market in 2026. Moreover, the company is studying opportunities to increase Ensham’s output beyond its current annual level of approximately 4 million metric tons.

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