US met coal prices creep higher as inquiries, activity pick up

摘要

Atlantic metallurgical coal priceson Friday crept up as some concerns aroundfuture supply disruption were reported , leadingto some fixed price inquiries and activity for UScoals.Mills in the region and in Asia were heardto be more eager in agreeing to prices for Q2as heavy rains hit Queensland this week andconcerns built on rail capacity availability inthe state. There was no availability reportedfor March for US met coals. One source wasworking to make an April cargo available for aspot or additional sale to an existing buyer, butwas yet to confirm or indicate pricing.