According to Rosstat, in January–May 2025, Russian coal companies made a profit of 62.2 billion rubles (a decrease of 26.5%), losses amounted to 198.4 billion rubles (an increase of 2.7 times).
The share of profitable companies in the coal industry for the reporting period was 35.1% against 49.1% a year earlier, and unprofitable companies — 64.9% against 50.9%.
The net loss of companies in the Russian coal industry in 2025 may amount to 300-350 billion rubles if the situation in foreign markets, with the ruble exchange rate and interest rates, does not change.
At the end of May, the Russian government approved a number of measures to support the coal industry. In particular, they involve the approval of plans for the financial recovery of enterprises, restrictions on the payment of dividends. Companies will be provided with targeted subsidies to compensate for part of the cost of logistics costs when exporting coal over long distances.
Until December 1, all coal companies will receive a deferral of mineral extraction tax and insurance premiums. Companies experiencing a serious debt burden will be given the opportunity to restructure their credit debt. Siberian coal enterprises will be compensated in the amount of 12.8% of the tariff for coal export shipments in the north-west and south directions.
