Japan to Buy Xstrata’s Coal at Lowest Price Since 2013
Bloomberg reported that its analysts believe that Xstrata plc (LSE:XTA) is set to sell coal to Japan at $98 per metric ton, the lowest level seen in three years, beginning April 1, 2013.
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Xstrata Chief Sees Coal Rebounding in 2013
Problems for the coal sector continue, stemming from a supply glut and reduced demand in key consuming markets. However, the head of the world's largest thermal coal exporter says the bottom of the market has been reached, and that prices should begin rising again after year-end.
Major Miners Cut Queensland Coal Jobs
Mineweb reported that Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO), Xstrata (LSE:XTA) and BMA, an alliance between BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) and Mitsubishi (TSE:8058), have all cut, or are planning to cut, contract workers at coal mines in Queensland, Australia.
Hunting for Takeover Targets in Canada’s Peace River Coalfield
A look at why this up-and-coming coal region is attracting the attention of major multinational mining companies — and how coal investors can profit.
Court Rules in Favor of Xstrata’s Proposed Australian Coal Mine
Reuters reported that Xstrata (LSE:XTA) won a court case that challenged its plans to build the biggest coal mine in Australia.
Xstrata and JX Nippon form JV to Sell Coal to Japan
Reuters reported that Xstrata (LSE:XTA) will sell Canadian coking coal to Japan in a joint venture with JX Nippon.
Xstrata Will Acquire Sukunka Coal
Bloomberg reported that Xstrata (LSE:XTA) is purchasing Sukunka Coal for half a billion dollars.
Xstrata-Glencore Merger Not a Threat to Coal Buyers
Reuters reported that the merger of Xstrata (LSE:XTA) and Glencore (LSE:GLEN) will only make their long-time collaboration more formal.
2011 Coal Market Trends
While 2011 was not as radiant as its long term coal projections, both thermal and coking coal markets saw consistent production and consumption growth.
Xstrata Coal Plants ‘Significantly Impacted’ by Strike
Bloomberg reported that a mining worker strike is having a significant impact on Xstrata's (LSE:XTA)South African operations.
