Tough year at Whitehaven

Coal miner Whitehaven Coal has reported a 95% fall in net profits after tax for the full year ended June, as thermal coal prices softened and labour shortages impacted production.

Underlying net profit after tax for the full year reached A$30-million , while underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization was reported at A$306-million, down 71% on the previous financial year.