Met coal PLV prices in China ease, market cautious

摘要

Singapore—The Asia metallurgical coal market focussed on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China Tuesday, and its potential implications on domestic coal production and steel markets. S&P Global Platts assessed Premium Low Vol was unchanged at $153.00/mt FOB Australia, and the PLV CFR China down 50 cents to $163.00/mt on Tuesday. The metallurgical coal spot market also tracked developments related to the coronavirus outbreak in China, given the country's prominent role in the spot market.