Global Coal Shipments Could Reach 1 Billion Tons
Bloomberg reported that Indian demand may fuel a billion-ton coal market.
Bloomberg reported that Indian demand may fuel a billion-ton coal market.
MarketWatch reported that Asian demand is fuelling a US coal export boom.
Reuters reported that Euro coal prices fell slightly as demand waned during China's Lunar New Year holiday.
Platts reported that Newcastle thermal coal prices fell as Chinese demand dropped off.
In 2012, China is apt to be the driving force of the coal markets, followed by its fellow emerging markets.
Globe and Mail reported that coal exporters are hoping for continued Asian demand for metallurgical coal.
Mining Weekly reported that worldwide demand for coal will increase despite efforts to reduce emissions.
Platts reported that China power plants are holding out on thermal coal contracts.
Reuters Africa reported that prices for South African coal continue to fall.
Platts reported that slow demand from China pushed spot coal prices at the Newcastle terminal down.
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