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China's coal sector underwent a transformative year, while the global coal market is navigating through a complex landscape...

Jan 03, 2025

Top 10 news events shaping China's coal industry in 2024

China's coal sector underwent a transformative year in 2024, marked by record production and imports, new regulations focused on safety and efficiency, and a continued push for modernization and cleaner utilization.

Top 10 news events shaping the global coal industry in 2024

The global coal market is navigating through a complex landscape in 2024, evidenced by coal consumption peaks, coal price volatility, and the push for renewable sources.

China's import thermal coal market in stalemate amid inactive tendering

Chinese traders are facing increasing challenges in obtaining seaborne thermal coal at prices lower than domestic utilities' tender levels, leading to a cautious approach as bids stabilize.

China's coking coal market extends falling course amid mounting pressure

Coking coal prices drifted lower across main production areas in China on the first working day after the New Year holiday, given that downstream coke makers exercised caution in feed coal purchases.

Why does Xinjiang lead China in coal production expansion?

Northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region secured the largest growth in coal production over January-November period, reaching 19.4% year-on-year rise

Indonesian coal production far exceeds target; top miners see robust figure

Indonesia's coal production has reached 793.63 million tonnes as of December 23 in 2024, far exceeding the 710-million-tonne target set at the beginning of the year.

Russian Railways increases Kuzbass eastward coal shipment quotas

Russian Railways increased quotas on coal shipments from its top coal base Kuzbass to eastern ports and land-border crossings in December, helping enhance its coal export capabilities.

India's coal production and dispatch post notable growths in Dec 2024

India witnessed notable increases in production and dispatches during December 2024, further solidifying the government's efforts toward energy self-reliance, the Ministry of Coal said.

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Sxcoal has summaried the latest official coal import/export updates as follows:

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