Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW), Poland’s leading producer of coking coal, has declared force majeure following a fire at its Budryk mine on May 7, 2025. The fire, attributed to endogenous ignition, forced a temporary suspension of operations in the affected mining area.
JSW estimates that the disruption could result in a loss of approximately 345,000 tons of coal output in 2025. This incident compounds earlier challenges the company faced at its Szczygłowice mine in January, prompting JSW to revise its full-year production forecast downward from 14.5 million tons to about 12 million tons.
In response to the mounting operational difficulties, trade unions are calling for swift strategic action, including the potential acquisition of additional mines and voluntary staff departure programs to help stabilize the company’s long-term outlook.
