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Platts iron ore index reportedly being replaced... But Reuters article no longer found.
Snapshot: BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Dec 24 (Reuters) – The world’s largest iron ore supplier, Rio Tinto RIO.AX, RIO.L, plans to replace the index used for settlement for shipments to China in January and February, according to a client notice reviewed by Reuters and a trader with knowledge of the matter. The Australian miner sent emails to Chinese clients notifying them that Fastmarkets MB’s iron ore indices will replace Platts indices for settlement of iron ore shipments in the fir
Dec 25, 20251 min read
Worth monitoring - when will Russian coals be widely accessible?
A U.S. official told CBS News on Tuesday that Ukraine's government had "agreed to a peace deal" brokered by the Trump administration to stop Russia's nearly four-year assault. The American official and Ukraine's national security adviser Rustem Umerov said a common understanding on a proposal had been reached, with details still to be worked out. Umerov voiced optimism that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could travel to Washington before the end of November to finali
Nov 25, 20251 min read
Tracking Chinese Tariffs on US Coals: Unchanged at 28% as of 10 Nov 2025
Changes in China’s Import Tariff Policy on U.S. Coking Coal Date Policy Change Tariff Rate February 10 Imposed a 15% tariff on coal imported from the United States. 3% Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) + 15% Additional Tariff April 10 Imposed an 84% additional tariff on all U.S. imports. 3% MFN + 15% Additional Tariff + 84% New Tariff April 12 Increased the tariff to 125% . 3% MFN + 15% Additional Tariff + 125% New Tariff May 14 Suspended the 24% additional tariff , retaining only
Nov 5, 20251 min read
Final: Chinese tariffs on US coals remain at 28%
Chinese tariffs on US coals remain at 28%
Nov 5, 20251 min read
BHP Q1 FY 26 Quarterly Report
BHP’s Q1 FY26 metallurgical coal production rose 8% year-on-year to 9.73 Mt, led by Goonyella’s strong output, while overall sales slightly lagged production and average realised prices softened 16% from a year earlier, leaving margins positive but narrower under stable cost guidance.
Oct 21, 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
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
Tahmoor Coal owner strikes back with legal bid to get mine operating again
Tahmoor Coal owner strikes back with legal bid to get mine operating again
Aug 23, 20251 min read
Explosion occurred in Arcelor Mexico plant
Explosion occurred in Arcelor Mexico plant
Aug 19, 20251 min read
Peabody terminates deal, Anglo initiates arbitration
Peabody terminates deal, Anglo initiates arbitration
Aug 19, 20251 min read
Flooding concerns in Chinese domestic coking coal mines emerge
Flooding concerns in Chinese domestic coking coal mines emerge
Aug 19, 20251 min read
New South Africa HCC mine begins production
MC Mining Limited (MC Mining or the Company) is pleased to announce commencement of open pit mining at its flagship project, the Makhado...
Aug 16, 20251 min read
M Resources eye bid for Anglo American Queensland coal mines after Peabody derailed
M Resources eye bid for Anglo American Queensland coal mines after Peabody derailed
Aug 15, 20251 min read
Peabody intends to provide an update on Moranbah Deal on August 19
Peabody intends to provide an update on Moranbah Deal on August 19
Aug 13, 20251 min read
US Clairton Coke Works Explosion Threatens 4.3M Ton Annual Output
Clairton Coke Works Explosion Threatens 4.3M Ton Annual Output CLAIRTON, Pa. — August 11, 2025 A powerful explosion ripped through U.S....
Aug 12, 20252 min read
China to Release Revised Coal Mine Safety Regulations on August 13
China to Release Revised Coal Mine Safety Regulations on August 13 At 10 a.m. Beijing time on August 13, China’s National Mine Safety...
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Glencore reshuffles met coal team with Peter Hill as new head, amid 1 billion dollar cost cutting measures
Glencore reshuffles met coal team with Peter Hill as new head
Aug 10, 20251 min read
Global Coal Producers Get Support - Except in Australia
Australia’s metallurgical coal producers are seeing pressure from declining global prices, but government policy remains unchanged, with...
Jul 3, 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
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