The Coal Trader

Author: Matthew Warder

Grosvenor Mine Fire Will Tighten Met Coal Markets

Anglo’s Grosvenor Coal Mine in Queensland, Australia was evacuated Saturday morning after a methane ignition caused a fire which engulfed the operation. Here, we take a look at possible effects on met coal markets…

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Canadian Railroad Labor Dispute Awaits Government Decision on Essential Freight

Labor negotiations between Canadian railroads and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) remain at a standstill as both parties await a critical decision from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). The decision will determine whether essential freight must continue to be shipped in the event of a work stoppage…

Technical Analysis Series – BTU

For our third installment in the series here, I thought it best to tackle Peabody Energy BTU -1.91%↓. That’s not necessarily because it’s an interesting risk-reward at this point in the market cycle. Rather, it’s simply because I get more questions on it than any other coal stock. Well, that and it has had the most predictable trading range of the entire sector…

Technical Analysis Series – HCC

I don’t care for technical analysis much, but sometimes it is the best framework on which to build trade ideas. We examine that here, using HCC as an example…

Technical Analysis Series – AMR

I don’t care for technical analysis much, but sometimes it is the best framework on which to build trade ideas. We examine that here, using AMR as an example…

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US Coal Exports Expected to Rise in 2024

The United States is projected to increase its coal exports to 102.6 million short tonnes in 2024, up by 2.8% from the previous year, according to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook…