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Global coal prices stay mixed as weak buying offsets tight supply

David Callanan
November 2, 2026

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Global coal project pipeline bar chart comparing 257 announced coal projects with 76 shelved projects in the 2026 Global Coal Exit List update.

Global coal project pipeline expands as China and India lead development

October 27, 2026

The global coal project pipeline has grown to 1,510 planned mining, power, coal-to-chemicals and infrastructure projects, with 257 new announcements compared with 76 projects shelved or cancelled in the latest annual update. Chinese and Indian companies account for 70% and 18%, respectively, of planned coal-fired power capacity. The tracked developments include more than 740 GW of proposed coal-fired power capacity […]

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Australian coal generation chart showing black coal generation and available capacity in New South Wales and Queensland during third quarters from 2021 to 2026.

Australian coal generation diverges as black coal falls and brown coal rebounds

October 27, 2026

Australian coal generation showed contrasting trends in Q3 2026, with black coal output in the National Electricity Market falling 2.9% year-on-year to its lowest third-quarter average on record. Brown coal generation rose 8.9%, supported by improved plant availability and stronger Victorian demand. Growing solar output and battery participation also reshaped market conditions, helping reduce average wholesale electricity prices by 27% […]

API2 Rotterdam coal futures ease to 1.95 per tonne for November 2026

Global coal prices turn mixed as buyers resist high offers

October 26, 2026

Global coal prices turned more cautious as tight supply continued to support some markets, but buyer resistance capped gains across several major origins. European coal futures edged lower despite firm gas prices, while South African spot values also eased as buyers resisted elevated offers. At the same time, Russian coal remained supported by tight availability and Indonesian prices stayed firm, […]

India coal imports fall to 18.7 MMT in September 2026

India coal imports fall to 38-month low in September 2026

October 23, 2026

India coal imports and coke shipments fell to 18.7 MMT in September 2026, down 15.2% YoY and 0.8% MoM, marking the lowest monthly level in 38 months. Cumulative January–September imports reached 186.12 MMT, down 8.4% YoY, reflecting subdued overall import demand despite recovery in some categories. Within the total, thermal coal imports edged up 0.9% MoM to 11.15 MMT but […]