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End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – July 2, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – July 2, 2025 Bullish momentum returns as Chinese supply reform rumours and double PMV trades spark price...
Jul 2, 20251 min read
M Resources sold to Rashmi at 181 FOB, Illawarra. BHP COI expectation above 182 FOB
M Resources sold to Rashmi at 181 FOB, Illawarra. BHP COI expectation above 182 FOB
Jul 2, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – July 1, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – July 1, 2025 Stable with cautious optimism; market watching tender outcomes and supply cues, while sentiment...
Jul 1, 20251 min read
[Join Now] Week 27 - Junkie Met Coal Sentiment Index
Thank you for contributing to the previous run of the Junkie Met Coal Sentiment Index - PHCC sentiment indicator. We’re kicking off Week...
Jul 1, 20251 min read
Core Natural Resources Delays Leer South Restart to Q4 2025
Core Natural Resources announced a delay in restarting longwall operations at its Leer South mine, now expected in Q4 2025. After...
Jun 30, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – June 30, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – June 30, 2025 Mixed sentiment with softening DCE but firm physical cues; FOB traders running low on supply...
Jun 30, 20251 min read
Weekly PHCC Market Insight: June 16-20 vs June 23–27, 2025
📊 Week-on-Week Met Coal Market Comparison: June 16–27, 2025 📈 Key Trends Over the Two Weeks: Category Week of June 16–20 Week of June...
Jun 30, 20252 min read


End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – June 27, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – June 27, 2025 Turning constructive – With strong DCE-led Chinese sentiment, potential GYC trade...
Jun 27, 20251 min read
Peabody extending lockout at Metropolitan mine
Peabody extending lockout at Metropolitan mine
Jun 27, 20251 min read
Grosvenor Mine Reopening Progresses, Q4 Restart in Sight
Anglo American is making steady headway toward reopening its Grosvenor underground coal mine in Queensland, nearly a year after a gas...
Jun 26, 20252 min read


End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – June 26, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – June 26, 2025 Stabilising but capped – Positive Chinese sentiment is lifting paper and supporting prices,...
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Analysis: Does Junkie Index show predictive potential for PLV FOB?
Executive Summary: The Junkie Index continues to show promise as a forward-looking indicator, with sentiment shifts often preceding...
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Week 26, 2025 Result - Junkie Met Coal Sentiment Index, PHCC Sentiment Indicator
Junkie Met Coal Sentiment Index Week 26: 22.19, -18.17 (Week 25: 40.36) Week 26 of the Junkie Index shows a sharp deterioration in market...
Jun 26, 20253 min read


End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – June 25, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – June 25, 2025 Tentatively stable in paper, but FOB remains under pressure – Futures show cautious optimism...
Jun 25, 20251 min read


End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – June 24, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – June 24, 2025 Market dislocated and defensive – With FOB-China cargoes undercutting traditional sellers, and...
Jun 24, 20251 min read
DCE Sep coking coal downward correction by 1.94% amid recovering domestic mine production and Middle East cease fire
DCE Sep coking coal downward correction by 1.94% amid recovering domestic mine production and Middle East cease fire
Jun 24, 20251 min read
[Join Now] Week 26 - Junkie Met Coal Sentiment Index
Thank you for contributing to the previous run of the Junkie Met Coal Sentiment Index - PHCC sentiment indicator. We’re kicking off Week...
Jun 24, 20251 min read


End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – June 23, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – June 23, 2025 Heavy and competitive – oversupply remains a burden on PLV FOB prices as regional alternatives...
Jun 23, 20251 min read
Chinese PLV offered 185 CFR North / South East Asia, Supramax Volume (168 FOB Australia equivalent)
Chinese PLV offered 185 CFR North / South East Asia, Supramax Volume (168 FOB Australia equivalent)
Jun 23, 20251 min read
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