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U.S. coal exports fall 11% in first half of 2025 as China demand drops

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November 3, 2025

U.S. coal plants to receive $100 million boost under new DOE modernization program

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November 3, 2025

Russian coal exports to South Korea drops 22% in September 2025

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November 2, 2025

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Chart showing Indonesian coal production, exports, and domestic demand from 2013 to 2025, highlighting strong export growth and supply dominance.

Indonesian coal: profits soar but analysis reveals strength and exposure across top miners

Indonesian coal exports remain a cornerstone of the global thermal market. After a record 836 Mt of output in 2024 (≈18% above target), exports are expected to supply 30–35% of global coal consumption in 2025, underlining Indonesia’s outsized role. The sector contributes ~3.6% of GDP and has delivered strong corporate profits (USD 31 bn cumulative FY2019–2023 across 28 coal and […]

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Australian coal generation steady as power mix slowly evolves

Australian coal generation remained stable in the third quarter of 2025, continuing to supply just over half of the nation’s electricity. Black-coal output increased slightly, supported by improved availability and fewer outages across Queensland and New South Wales plants. Brown-coal generation declined modestly, reflecting maintenance schedules and seasonal variation. In Queensland, black-coal stations lifted production across all hours of the […]

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API4 Richards Bay coal futures chart showing weekly price trend – November 2025

Global coal prices mixed amid weak demand and regional supply shifts

Global coal prices were mixed in early November 2025, reflecting diverging regional dynamics and shifting demand patterns. European API2 futures edged up to $96.7/t on lower gas prices and colder weather, while South African API4 softened to $86/t as export demand slowed. In Asia, Chinese thermal coal remained firm on winter heating needs, while Indian imports weakened amid robust domestic supply […]

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Estimated average abatement costs for carbon removal and CCS projects in Australia’s eastern states

CCS in Australia’s east coast: opportunities for coal and industry

CCS in Australia’s east coast could become a cornerstone of the country’s decarbonisation strategy, helping reduce emissions from heavy industry and metallurgical coal mining. This new analysis assesses the economic potential of large-scale carbon capture and storage across the eastern states and its role in sustaining industrial competitiveness while advancing Australia’s net-zero ambitions. Under the most ambitious “Sequestration Nation” scenario, […]

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