Warrior Met Coal Secures Federal Coal Leases, Expected to Create 500 New Jobs
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 13 2026
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Source: Businesswire
- Lease Expansion: Warrior Met Coal has secured federal coal leases from the Bureau of Land Management covering approximately 13,000 acres, with an estimated recoverable coal reserve of over 53 million short tons, significantly enhancing its mining operations in Alabama and driving local economic growth.
- Job Creation: The leases are expected to create over 500 new jobs, providing employment opportunities for rural communities in Alabama and stimulating local economic recovery, reflecting the company's commitment to social responsibility.
- Policy Support: The acquisition of these leases is supported by the Trump Administration's energy policies, particularly the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, highlighting government backing for the coal industry and reinforcing America's energy dominance.
- Long-term Development: The new lease areas are projected to support mining operations for over 40 years, with Warrior Met Coal committed to environmental stewardship and community engagement during development, ensuring sustainable resource utilization and responsible development.
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Analyst Views on HCC
Wall Street analysts forecast HCC stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HCC is 83.00 USD with a low forecast of 72.00 USD and a high forecast of 100.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 90.090
Low
72.00
Averages
83.00
High
100.00
Current: 90.090
Low
72.00
Averages
83.00
High
100.00
About HCC
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. is a producer and exporter of steelmaking coal, also known as hard coking coal (HCC), operating longwall operations in its underground mines based in Alabama. The Company’s two operating mines, Mine No. 4 and Mine No. 7, and Blue Creek are located approximately 300 miles from its export terminal at the Port of Mobile in Alabama. The Company sells its coal to a diversified customer base of blast furnace steel producers, primarily located in Europe, South America and Asia. The Company’s HCC, mined from the Southern Appalachian region of the United States, is characterized by low-to-high volatile matter (VM) and high coke strength after reaction (CSR). Mine No.7 operates two longwalls, while Mine No.4 runs a single longwall. Mine No. 4 and Mine No. 7 are located approximately 20 miles east of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and 30 miles southwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
UBS Upgrades Warrior Met Coal to Buy with $108 Target
- Rating Upgrade: UBS upgraded Warrior Met Coal from Neutral to Buy, raising the price target from $100 to $108, indicating the company is entering an inflection point with compelling returns and margins.
- Project Progress: Analysts expect Warrior to deliver double-digit returns in H2 2026 as the Blue Creek steelmaking coal project ramps up, with further upside from a second longwall and rising coal prices not yet reflected in the market.
- Conservative Guidance: Warrior is expected to provide conservative guidance for its 2026 outlook in two weeks, but analysts see upside to 2026-27 consensus estimates supported by elevated prices and operational performance.
- Future Growth Potential: As Warrior delivers saleable tons at Blue Creek in H2 2026, investors will witness strong margins and returns outlook, leading analysts to anticipate further upside in share prices ahead of growth considerations for 2027 and beyond.
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