The Coal Hub

Global coal prices rise on stronger European, Chinese and Australian markets

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May 30, 2026

Russian coal exports to China by rail plunge 27.8% in Jan–Apr 2026

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May 30, 2026

Russian coal exports remain unprofitable despite higher global coal prices

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May 30, 2026

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API2 Rotterdam Coal Futures chart showing July 2026 contract at 6.50, with price rising sharply from early 2026 levels.

Global coal prices stay firm as Asian demand and supply tightness support market sentiment

Global coal prices remained firm as heatwaves in China lifted power demand and supported higher-CV coal imports. Indonesian supply tightness, Australian demand strength, and competitive Russian pricing helped sustain market sentiment, while Indian buying stayed cautious due to ample domestic supply. Global coal prices held a firm tone during the week, supported by stronger Asian demand, rising Chinese power consumption, […]

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Line chart comparing Indian coking coal import prices and the HRC steel wholesale price index from 2005 to 2024.

Indian green steel strategy raises long-term questions for coking coal demand

India’s push to scale hydrogen-based steelmaking is increasingly being framed as a way to reduce long-term dependence on imported coking coal, with new analysis suggesting future steel investment decisions could shape the country’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and exposure to global coal markets for decades. India’s green steel strategy is increasingly being framed as a long-term energy security issue, as […]

Chart showing Newcastle thermal coal forecast range, average and median prices from 2026 to 2030.

Coal price forecasts point to continued market resilience through 2030

Average broker and analyst forecasts continue to point to relatively resilient coal markets through the end of the decade, with hard coking coal prices projected to remain above US$200/t through 2030 while Newcastle benchmark thermal coal forecasts also stay well above historical pre-crisis levels despite ongoing energy transition pressures. Coal price forecasts in KPMG’s March/April 2026 bulletin point to a […]

Map of Pennsylvania showing coal ash, industrial waste sources, workforce areas, transport links and environmental concerns related to rare earth element recovery.

Coal ash rare earths opportunity gains momentum in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s vast coal ash stockpiles could emerge as a strategic domestic source of rare earth elements used in defence systems, AI infrastructure, batteries and permanent magnets, with new analysis highlighting how legacy coal waste may help strengthen US critical minerals supply chains while creating new industrial opportunities for former coal regions. Pennsylvania’s vast coal ash legacy could offer a new […]