Cloud Peak Energy Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of $195,728,000 compared to $181,249,000 a year ago. Operating loss was $6,951,000 compared to $25,645,000 a year ago. Loss before income tax provision and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates was $20,134,000 compared to $37,048,000 a year ago. Net loss was $20,108,000 compared to $36,375,000 a year ago. Total comprehensive loss was $21,929,000 compared to $36,984,000 a year ago. Loss per basic and diluted common share was $0.30 compared to $0.59 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $19,695,000 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $658,000 a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $4,124,000 compared to $7,621,000 a year ago. EBITDA was $11.7 million compared to LBITDA of $7.7 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $20.4 million compared to adjusted LBITDA of $1.3 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the full year of 2017. For the year, the company expects adjusted EBITDA in the range of $80 million to $120 million, net interest expense of approximately $40 million, depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion in the range of $70 million to $80 million and capital expenditures in the range of $20 million to $30 million.