Look for Alpha, Massey others to hum things go better with coke

摘要

With the metallurgical coal market still robust, many industry experts feel it's a no-brainer that the big boys will make every effort to increase production this year. While some producers of coking coal might be pushed to the limit where output is concerned, others could be preparing to bring new tonnage into the picture, anticipating that the lucrative met coal price tag won't falter any time soon. The Haverhill, OH, coke facility reportedly will begin production in the first of two phases that will eventually produce about 1 million tons of coke annually. The Beemsterboer/LTV coke project also appears to be moving forward.