China Coke Producers Push Back on Price Cuts
June 12, 2024
China metallurgical coke producers are pushing back against price cuts of 50-55 yuan per ton suggested by major steel mills in Hebei province and Tianjin City.
Author: Matthew Warder
European HRC Producers Consider Raising Prices
June 12, 2024
European prices for hot-rolled coil (HRC) appear to be showing signs of stability, which is encouraging steel producers there to set the market higher.
Queensland Coal Exports up 8.5% in May
June 12, 2024
Exports from key Queensland, Australia metallurgical coal ports —Hay Point, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT), Abbot Point, and Gladstone— rose by 8.5% in May.
India’s NTPC to Expand Coal Power Capacity as Demand Grows
June 12, 2024
Indian utility NTPC has announced plans to issue tenders for approximately 15GW of thermal power generation capacity by March 2027.
Global Steel Exports Rise Amid Steady Production Increase
June 12, 2024
Global steel product exports saw a significant increase in 2023, climbing 6.4% to 402.8 million metric tons (mt), as per the latest figures from the World Steel Association.
South Africa Coal Exports Surge as Rail Operations Improve
June 12, 2024
South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) is set to report an 11% increase in coal exports in the first half of this year, buoyed by enhancements in Transnet’s railway services.
New South Wales Coal Mining Sector Hits Record Employment Levels
June 12, 2024
The coal mining industry in New South Wales (NSW) is experiencing a significant boom, reaching the highest employment numbers since records began in 1998.
Global Coal Trade Rebounds to Pre-COVID Levels
June 12, 2024
Global coal trade has seen a robust resurgence, achieving pre-COVID levels in recent months, as evidenced by vessel tracking data from AXS Marine. Throughout 2023,
US Met Coal Prices Don’t Reflect Reality
June 5, 2024
What to expect from the website and service over the next few months, and a
Coal News & Price Data – May 26, 2024 – CSX Resumes Coal Shipments from Baltimore After Key Bridge Disaster
May 26, 2024
After being unable to export coal with the Port of Baltimore’s main channel blocked in the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster, the CSX railroad said its terminal here has resumed coal shipments and expects to be back to normal early next week…
Coal News & Price Data – May 20, 2024 – Biden Administration Proposes End to New Coal Leasing in PRB
May 20, 2024
India is on the verge of experiencing its most significant power deficit in 14 years, with projections indicating a peak power shortfall of up to 14 GW during nighttime in June 2024…
Service Updates and Met Market Thoughts
May 15, 2024
What to expect from the website and service over the next few months, and a