The sudden emergence of electricity demand growth has slowed the rate of decline in the U.S. coal fleet. Major utilities have proposed integrated resource plans (IRPs) with suspended or delayed coal retirement schedules. Soaring capacity prices in PJM have improved prospects for merchant-owned coal plants. Rising market valuations for coal plant operators further illustrate the improved economic outlook for existing […]
The global thermal coal and petcoke market is undergoing major shifts due to fluctuating demand, regulatory changes, and geopolitical factors. This presentation looks at those changes and offers insights on how they might impact the global coal market. China’s import demand is weakening as domestic production remains high, port inventories are sufficient, and prices hit multi-year lows. Despite this, imports […]
This week in the international thermal coal market, regions experienced shifts in pricing, demand, and supply. European indices rebounded after a prolonged downturn, while South African coal benefited from improved European market conditions. While in China, domestic thermal coal saw marginal backing from increased inquiries despite ongoing oversupply concerns. Policy moves are anticipated as China considers reintroducing import controls to […]
How are iron ore miners reacting to steel technology change? Vale, Rio Tinto, Fortescue and Anglo American are increasing high-grade iron ore production, while BHP remains focused on coal-dependent blast furnaces. Steel Emission Reduction: direct reduced iron and electric arc furnace technologies are central to reducing emissions, putting pressure on iron ore miners for high-grade ore. Diverging Strategies: Iron ore […]
Over the past week, European thermal coal indices continued to strengthen above 98 USD/t. Quotes were supported by the growth...
Production operations have been halted at nine coal mining enterprises in Kuzbass. Mining was suspended at 3 mines and 6...
Losses of Russian coal companies in 2024 amounted to 1.14 bln USD compared to a profit of 3.78 billion USD...
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