Mining companies with greatest increase in underlying EBITDA Australia 2016

The data illustrates the top five mining companies in Australia based on their increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization, (EBITDA) as of June 2016. According to the source, Whitehaven Coal Ltd realized an EBITDA increase of 176% in 2016 compared to the previous year. A fall in commodity prices since 2012 has led to a reduction in contractor, mining services, and fuel costs, with companies forced to shed excess costs.