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End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – October 9, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – October 9, 2025 Tone: Bullish undercurrents emerging – A strong BHP trade and improving Chinese signals hint...
Oct 9, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – October 8, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – October 8, 2025 Tone: Firm but cautious – Chinese domestic stability and Indian market rumours are pulling...
Oct 9, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – October 6–7, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – October 6–7, 2025 Tone: Constructive and weather-watchful – Indian buying activity lent firmness to the...
Oct 7, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – October 3, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – October 3, 2025 Tone: Divergent and cautious – Market dynamics are shifting as traders tactically push tier...
Oct 3, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – October 2, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – October 2, 2025 Tone: Benchmark-focused and steadying – Market corrected but hints of stabilization emerged...
Oct 2, 20251 min read
[Exclusive] Battle for Met Coal Benchmark: MCC for Paper, Platts for Physcials?
Met Coal Benchmarks: The Battle Between Precision and Simplicity The metallurgical coal market is watching two major index...
Oct 2, 20252 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – October 1, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – October 1, 2025 Tone: Rumour-driven and tentative – Market opened Q4 with speculative noise fueling limited...
Oct 1, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – September 30, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – September 30, 2025 Tone: Cooling but floor supported – Pre-holiday restocking momentum fades, dragging...
Sep 30, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – September 29, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – September 29, 2025 Tone: Split and uncertain – Divergence between bearish Chinese arbers and bullish seaborne...
Sep 29, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – September 26, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – September 26, 2025 Tone: Supported but cautious – Market found repeated support near $190 FOB, with traders...
Sep 26, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – September 25, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – September 25, 2025 Tone: Balanced, China-led – Market moved broadly in line with expectations, with BHP’s Nov...
Sep 25, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – September 24, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – September 24, 2025 Tone: Confused and distorted, as benchmark misalignment frustrates buyers but benefits...
Sep 24, 20251 min read
JSW Polish mine fire, loss of 156kt of met coal
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW), Europe’s largest coking coal producer, has announced an adjustment to its annual production plan...
Sep 24, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – September 23, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – September 23, 2025 Tone: Bullish in China, but benchmark distortions highlight fragility in FOB pricing....
Sep 24, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – September 22, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – September 22, 2025 Tone: Constructive, with Indian tenders and strong Chinese restocking demand supporting...
Sep 22, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – September 19, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – September 19, 2025 Tone: Bullish Chinese sentiment continues to dominate despite weak FOB fundamentals, with...
Sep 20, 20251 min read
JSW’s economic interest in M Res NSW to 83.33% (from 66.67% currently)
JSW has now lifted its stake in M Res NSW to 83.33%, while M Res NSW itself holds 36% of Golden M, which owns 100% of Illawarra...
Sep 19, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – September 18, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – September 18, 2025 Tone: Neutral-to-cautious – FOB stability masks fragility, with buyers waiting and spreads...
Sep 19, 20251 min read
End-of-Day Market Summary PHCC – September 17, 2025
End-of-Day Market Summary – September 17, 2025 Tone: Diverging sentiment – China remains bullish and spot-focused, while FOB fundamentals...
Sep 17, 20251 min read
Perspective: Saraji South mine closure, from shock to shrug
In 2012, BHP announced the closure of the Saraji South mine against the backdrop of force majeure from heavy rains and strikes, which...
Sep 17, 20251 min read
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