# Peabody Energy

> Peabody Energy is a publicly traded coal producer with mining operations in the United States and Australia. It supplies thermal coal for power generation and metallurgical coal for steelmaking, combining domestic utility supply with seaborne markets. Its current story centers on Centurion development, a disputed terminated acquisition and potential reuse of former mine land.

- **Founded:** 1883
- **Headquarters:** St. Louis, United States
- **Founders:** Francis S. Peabody (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Seaborne metallurgical coal, Seaborne thermal coal, Powder River Basin thermal coal, Other U.S. thermal coal, Coal marketing and supply contracting
- **Notable:** North Antelope Rochelle produced 65 million tons in 2025., Peabody reports a record-low injury rate in 2025, 12% better than its previous record in 2024., Reported 2,629 acres graded and 3,269 acres revegetated during 2025.

## Products & services

- **Seaborne metallurgical coal** — Steelmaking coal sold into international markets from operations including Australian mines and Shoal Creek in Alabama.
- **Seaborne thermal coal** — Thermal coal from Australian operations serving export and domestic electricity customers.
- **Powder River Basin thermal coal** — Wyoming surface-mined thermal coal supplied principally to U.S. power generation customers.
- **Other U.S. thermal coal** — Thermal coal from U.S. operations outside the Powder River Basin.
- **Coal marketing and supply contracting** — Business-to-business sales with negotiated volume, quality, pricing and delivery terms.

## Achievements

- North Antelope Rochelle produced 65 million tons in 2025.
- Peabody reports a record-low injury rate in 2025, 12% better than its previous record in 2024.
- Reported 2,629 acres graded and 3,269 acres revegetated during 2025.
- Emerged from Chapter 11 on April 3, 2017 after reducing debt by more than US$5 billion.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 20, announced Q3 2026 results and conference call for November 4, 2026; those results were still forthcoming as of October 24.
- **2026-09** — Announced redemption of outstanding 3.250% convertible senior notes due 2028, scheduled for November 18, 2026.
- **2026-07** — Reported Q2 2026 net loss attributable to common stockholders of US$90.6 million; targeted 1.5-2.0 million tons of Centurion sales for second-half 2026.
- **2026-06** — June-quarter filing disclosed Anglo arbitration demand of approximately US$755 million. Peabody disputes liability; the amount is a claim, not a ruling.

## Links

- Website: https://www.peabodyenergy.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peabody-energy
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/peabodyenergy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeabodyEnergyCorp/

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