
How I’m Hedged for a Downturn
Broad markets look pretty bearish here. Rates are getting pushed higher and higher and eventually something is going to break.

Broad markets look pretty bearish here. Rates are getting pushed higher and higher and eventually something is going to break.

The interest in seaborne metallurgical coal in China is waning due to a slowdown in steel production and sustained losses in steelmaking.

In first half of October, coal stocks at power plants in India experienced a rapid depletion, dropping by 12.6% to 20.58 million tonnes.

We finally got news that Whitehaven is the preferred bidder for the Blackwater and Daunia mines being sold by BHP.

Whitehaven Coal is the preferred bidder for BHP’s Blackwater and Daunia metallurgical coal mines estimated to cost up to $4.1 billion.

Ramaco Resources (METC) pre-announced earnings, providing a tight range for Net Income and EBITDA. They also revised FY 2023 guidance.

A BNSF coal train derailed off a bridge near Pueblo, Colorado, causing the bridge to collapse, resulting in the death of a semi-truck driver.

China’s coal production is projected to continue growing this year, albeit at a slower pace due to increased emphasis on cleaner energy.

Seaborne buying interest for CFR China basis increased due to tight domestic met coal supply and higher Q4 prices for domestic PLV.

Alpha announced preliminary sales volumes and realizations for Q3 2023, and revised full year 2023 guidance.

Alpha Met reported preliminary sales volumes and realizations for Q3 2023 along with revised full-year 2023 guidance.

Teck Resources is considering more than just the highest bid for the sale of its metallurgical coal assets.