Illinois Basin: High-sulfur coal gains

摘要

Markets for Illinois Basin high sulfur coals gained this week on new contracting for 2012 and increased demand from the Southeast. The Illinois Basin 11,000 Btu/lb, 6.0lb SO2/mmBtu specification reached $47.50/short ton this week for 2012 deliveries FOB barge, gaining $1.50 from last week.