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Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) is laying off nearly 1,000 more employees as uncertainty over its coal contract limits investment and forces reduced operations at its Acacia mine in Antique.

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High coal utilization supports demand and SCC, with Semirara's contract renewal remaining the key earnings catalyst.

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Coal demand is expected to remain stable this year as the ongoing energy emergency keeps coal-fired power plants vital to meeting the country’s electricity needs.

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The Philippines is looking to establish its first coal terminal where domestic coal can be processed and blended for power generation, helping reduce its reliance on imports from Indonesia.

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The latest plot twist? 

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Semirara's power earnings offset weaker coal shipments and higher mining costs in 2Q26.

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Semirara's auction restart could clarify bidding rules, but proprietary information concerns keep regulatory uncertainty elevated.

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DOE consultations could move Semirara's contract auction toward August bidding, tightening the timeline before its 2027 expiry.

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Building new coal-fired power plants in the Philippines remains prohibited for now as the Department of Energy sees no compelling need to scrap the existing moratorium.

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SCC earnings missed estimates as power outages offset firmer coal prices.

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Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) is laying off nearly 1,000 more employees as uncertainty over its coal contract limits investment and forces reduced operations at its Acacia mine in Antique.

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High coal utilization supports demand and SCC, with Semirara's contract renewal remaining the key earnings catalyst.

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Coal demand is expected to remain stable this year as the ongoing energy emergency keeps coal-fired power plants vital to meeting the country’s electricity needs.

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The Philippines is looking to establish its first coal terminal where domestic coal can be processed and blended for power generation, helping reduce its reliance on imports from Indonesia.

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The latest plot twist? 

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Semirara's power earnings offset weaker coal shipments and higher mining costs in 2Q26.

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Semirara's auction restart could clarify bidding rules, but proprietary information concerns keep regulatory uncertainty elevated.

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DOE consultations could move Semirara's contract auction toward August bidding, tightening the timeline before its 2027 expiry.

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Building new coal-fired power plants in the Philippines remains prohibited for now as the Department of Energy sees no compelling need to scrap the existing moratorium.

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SCC earnings missed estimates as power outages offset firmer coal prices.

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