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Asian coal demand rises as LNG shortages force utilities back to coal

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June 8, 2026

Russian coal companies face rising losses in Q1 2026

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June 6, 2026

Global coal prices continued to rise over the past week

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Global coal prices hold firm as supply concerns support market sentiment

Global coal prices held firm during the week as supply concerns, policy uncertainty and healthy Asian demand supported several major coal origins. Indonesia and Australia saw firmer pricing, while India’s reliance on domestic coal kept import demand subdued. Main Paragraph: Global coal prices remained broadly supported as supply concerns and regional demand trends shaped the market. China stayed cautious in […]

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Coal fired generation helps Asian economies navigate energy supply shocks

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Bar chart comparing apparent and true steel use per capita across major countries in 2024.

Global steel production slips in 2025 as India gains ground

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