Platts reported that Australian coal producers were not significantly disrupted by recent bad weather in the region.
Bloomberg reported that first half profits for BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) were down on increases to costs and lower production.
Coalspur Mines Ltd. (TSX:CPT,ASX:CPL) announced that a recently completed BFS reports that the company's Vista project has high potential as a coking coal mine.
Platts reported that Guildford Coal (ASX:GUF) said production at its Mongolia-based South Gobi coking coal project would begin mid-2012.
MarketWatch reported that Gloucester Coal (ASX:GCL) reported higher coal output but that market conditions were deteriorating.
Pacific Coal Resources Ltd. (TSXV:PAK) announced an update on activities at its three coal mines.
Bloomberg reported that Russian coal producer Kuzbassrazrezugol intends to decrease production this year.
Platts reported that Patriot Coal (NYSE:PCX) settled its dispute with environmental groups for $7.5 million.
Walter Energy, Inc. (TSX:WLT,NYSE:WLT) announced an update to its 2012 production outlook, as well as new appointments to its executive team.
Patriot Coal Corporation (NYSE:PCX) announced plans to decrease metallurgical coal production.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012