| Type | Dual-listed |
|---|---|
| ASX: YAL SEHK: 3668 | |
| Industry | Mining |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
| Products | Coal |
| Revenue | $5.4 billion (2021) |
| $791 million (2021) | |
Number of employees | 4,500 (2021) |
| Parent | Yanzhou Coal (62.5%) |
| Website | www |
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