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Global coal prices diverge as Europe firms, China softens and metallurgical coal strengthens

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February 9, 2026

Russian coal supply tightens as rail accidents and weather disrupt exports

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February 9, 2026

Russian coal exports to South Korea down 21% in December 2025

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February 2, 2026

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Global coal prices firm as supply tightness offsets uneven demand

Global coal prices remain firm, supported by coal-specific supply tightness and lingering strength across energy markets, even as demand signals remain uneven. Limited spot availability and disciplined exports are helping to stabilise benchmarks despite weaker gas pricing in Europe. The latest price action highlights coal’s continued sensitivity to broader energy market dynamics. Global coal prices continued to firm this week, […]

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European power market highlights continued need for dispatchable generation

While the primary focus of this report is Europe’s energy transition, it nevertheless highlights how the European power market continues to rely on dispatchable generation during periods of system stress. Grid constraints, intermittency and peak demand events mean firm capacity remains essential to market stability. In this context, coal — though reduced — continues to play a residual but important […]

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While the primary focus of this report is China’s energy transition and power sector reform, it nevertheless provides useful insight into how China coal continues to function within the country’s electricity system. The analysis highlights slowing new coal power investment alongside a growing emphasis on flexibility, system security and capacity adequacy as power demand and renewables penetration increase. This report […]