China coal policy keeps energy security at centre of five-year plan
September 22, 2026
Global coal prices diverged as weaker Asian buying weighed on European, Australian and parts of the South African market, while tighter Atlantic supply supported US and Russian values. European coal futures eased alongside falling gas prices and warmer weather forecasts, while South African futures gained on expectations that discounted prices could attract renewed demand. Chinese thermal coal buying slowed ahead […]
