Asia met coal prices steady amid unclear price direction

摘要

Seaborne metallurgical coal priceswere steady Friday, with S&P Global Plattsassessing Premium Low Vol coal at $219.50/mtFOB Australia and CFR China at $218.50/mt.In China, while the production halt at coalmines in eastern China’s Shandong provincehas had little market impact as they producemainly semi-hard and semi-soft coals, morestringent safety checks are being carriedout near the Shandong and Shanxi areasfollowing a mine accident.