Market Update from CoalTrans China
June 25, 2025
An overview of thermal coal demand in the Asia Pacific region…
Category: Trade
Tariffs, Mine Closures, and Policy Pushes Weave a Tangled Web for Coal
April 9, 2025
Coking coal markets are caught in a tug-of-war between mounting trade tensions and persistent supply disruptions, with recent price action reflecting just how quickly sentiment can swing…
CSX Curtis Bay Coal Terminal Incident Causes Shipping Delay
August 19, 2024
A significant mechanical failure at CSX’s Curtis Bay coal export terminal near Baltimore has led to a temporary halt in coal loading operations. According to shipping agencies in the region, it will take at least two weeks to repair or replace the damaged machinery…
Russian Coal Exports Face Significant Decline in 1H 2024
July 23, 2024
In the first half of 2024, Russian coal shipments saw a notable decrease, falling to 25 million tonnes…
Coal News & Price Data July 20, 2024 – Whitehaven Coal Reports Strong Q1 FY24 Production, Successful Integration of Acquisitions
July 20, 2024
Whitehaven Coal reported a solid quarter with saleable coal production coming in at 4.0Mt, while sales of 3.2Mt were impacted by initial rail logistics delays, which have since been resolved…
India Continues to Explore Mongolian Import Options
July 20, 2024
India’s increasing dependence on imported coking coal has led the government to seek to diversify its sources, including exploring imports from Mongolia in a broader strategy to avoid over-reliance on any single country…
Coal News & Price Data July 12, 2024 – German Government Maintains 2038 Coal Phase-Out Despite Push for Earlier Exit
July 12, 2024
The German government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition, has confirmed it will not advance its coal phase-out deadline from 2038 to 2030, despite previous intentions signaled by the coalition partners…
Biden Administration Tightens Steel Import Rules to Boost Domestic Production
July 12, 2024
In an attempt to bolster U.S. steel production and reduce dependency on foreign steel, President Joe Biden has imposed new restrictions on steel imports from Mexico…
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…