Atlantic met coal market steadies on high US prices

摘要

London—Atlantic metallurgical coal markets on Jan. 12 saw prices steady after a recent climb, with limited prompt activity and attention shifting to March loadings and Q2 sales. The Platts US East Coast low-vol HCC benchmark assessment remained at $157/mt FOB, based on 58% CSR and 19.25% volatile matter, 8.25% ash and 0.95% sulfur. The Platts US high-vol A index was unchanged at $147/mt FOB USEC, based on 32.25% volatile matter, 1.05% reflectance (MMR), 220% dilatation, 7.5% ash, 0.95% sulfur, 30,000 ddpm and CSR typically in the low-60s.