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Met Coal Junkie
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U.S. Port Fees and Tariffs Threaten Met Coal Export Viability
The proposed U.S. port fees on Chinese-built and operated vessels, combined with China’s 52% tariff on U.S. met coal, are severely...
1 day ago1 min read
BHP Steelmaking Coal: Upper-End FY25 Guidance Unlikely Amid Weather Constraints
According to BHP's Q3 FY25 Operational Report released 17 April, BHP’s steelmaking coal output reached 12.9 Mt for the first nine months...
2 days ago1 min read
Methane Leak from Leer Mine Triggers House Explosion, Parts of Mine Shut
On April 5, 2025, a severe explosion in Thornton, West Virginia, left a woman critically injured after methane gas—believed to have...
2 days ago1 min read
JSW can import more Indonesian coke than quota
JSW can import more Indonesian coke than quota.
2 days ago1 min read
Polish vs Indonesian Coke: Why AM/NS Got Approval and JSW Didn’t
AM/NS India was recently granted exemption to import 71,500 tonnes of LAM coke from Poland, while JSW’s Indonesian cargoes were denied....
4 days ago1 min read
China’s March Credit Surge May Lift Met Coal Sentiment, But Seasonal Factors in Play
China’s March data showed a sharp rise in liquidity: new RMB loans hit ¥9.78 trillion (vs ¥9.14T forecast), and total social financing...
6 days ago1 min read
Vietnam’s Steel Industry Grows in 2024, Targets 8–10% Output Hike in 2025
Vietnam's steel sector posted solid growth in 2024 and is expected to maintain this momentum into 2025. Production: Finished steel output...
6 days ago1 min read
Japan Forecasts Sharp Drop in Q2 Steel Output, Weakening Met Coal Demand
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced on April 10, 2025, that crude steel production for the April–June...
6 days ago1 min read
Polish coking coal mines adds 1.4 million production capacity
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) has added 10 April approximately 1.4 million tonnes of premium coking coal to the market with the launch...
Apr 121 min read
Anglo declared FM on Q2 cargoes
Anglo declared FM on Q2 cargoes
Apr 101 min read
Peabody's Coal Deal Uncertainty May Shift PLV FOB Prices
Peabody’s Coal Deal Uncertainty May Shift PLV FOB Prices Peabody Energy is rethinking its $3.8 billion acquisition of Anglo American’s...
Apr 91 min read
Not concluded, Chinese 1st round of coke price uptick fail
Not concluded, Chinese 1st round of coke price uptick fail
Apr 91 min read
Metinvest Begins Monthly U.S. Coking Coal Imports to Support Steel Production
Metinvest Begins Monthly U.S. Coking Coal Imports to Support Steel Production Metinvest has received its first U.S. coking coal shipment...
Apr 91 min read
Appin mine shut due to pressure bump, significant impact
Spot Supply Tightens Further as Appin Mine Shuts Appin Mine Closure: Appin mine is now temporarily closed, removing an estimated 3.3...
Apr 71 min read
Flash: Appin mine accident with injuries 6 Apr, 3.5 million/month, HCC and PHCC products, big impact
Appin mine accident with injuries 6 Apr, 3.5 million/month, HCC and PHCC products, big impact
Apr 71 min read
Anglo declared FM and heavy rainfall disrupted production in Australia
Anglo declared FM and heavy rainfall disrupted production in Australia
Apr 41 min read
JFE idles one 3.73mmt blast furnace, to counter weak demand
JFE idles one 3.73mmt blast furnace, to counter weak demand
Apr 21 min read
Anglo's Moranbah mine shut down due to gas, impact limited
Market Impact Summary – Moranbah North Shutdown Let's say the halt takes about 4 months (assuming the same duration taken in 2021). The...
Apr 11 min read
Warrior Met Coal Projects Stable Outlook Amid Market Challenges
February 13, 2025 – Warrior Met Coal has reaffirmed its 2025 outlook, anticipating coal sales between 7.4 to 8.2 million short tons and...
Feb 151 min read
Anglo American Sells Peace River Coal Operations to Conuma Resources
February 11, 2025 – Anglo American has announced the completion of the sale of its Peace River Coal operations to Conuma Resources,...
Feb 151 min read
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