The Latest Breaking News from Whitehaven Coal

Coal is back in AustralianSuper’s portfolio. What happened to that net zero pledge?

In 2020 Australia’s biggest super fund dumped its Whitehaven shares. Fast forward to 2026 and it is now the coalminer’s single biggest investor

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protesters have disrupted a meeting held by one of Australia's largest coal mining companies but bigger challenges could come from global price fluctuations.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia

The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms caused by climate change, in a ruling that repudiates Australia’s claims it is not legally responsible for emissions from our fossil fuel exports.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2025

Whitehaven Coal faces rare shareholder action over mining plans and CEO’s $7m bonus

Australian miner paying ‘massive bonuses’ for ‘steamrolling ahead with an outdated and unacceptably risky coal growth strategy’, activists say

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2024

Nathan Tinkler locked in to mining court battle

The case will appear before NSW Supreme Court.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 2, 2024

Japan's steel giants dig deep for Australian coal

Production at one of Australia's biggest coal mines could be extended beyond 50 years under joint venture deals, with the buyers warned to brace for backlash.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024

Environmental groups apply to take Tanya Plibersek to high court over coalmine approvals

Minister should have assessed climate damage that would be caused by two large developments, advocates say

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024

Groups mount challenge over 'reckless' new coal mine

A proposed new coal mine that will generate climate pollution for 30 years is reckless and should be stopped, conservation groups will tell a Queensland court.

AAP · Apr 3, 2024

Whitehaven H1 profit plunges after lower coal prices

Cheap Russian coal and the costs of an acquisition have hit Whitehaven Coal's first-half profit after the exporter reported a substantial fall.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Lendlease Group hit with first strike after $232m loss

Lendlease has joined Qantas, Woolworths, Treasury Wine Estates, Magellan Financial and Whitehaven Coal in being slapped with a "first strike" on executive pay.

AAP · Nov 17, 2023