Australian officials ‘optimistic’about China coal fix

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Australian government officialsfrom the department of industry inCanberra are “optimistic” a solution canbe found to Australian coal cargoes leftstranded in Chinese ports because of anew testing regime for chemical trace elements,including arsenic and mercury, saidthe department Friday.“The Australian government is awareof this issue, is optimistic of a satisfactoryoutcome, and continues to work closelywith Australian industry to ensure stablesupplies of Australian coal to this importantmarket,” said a spokeswoman for thedepartment of industry in an emailedresponse Friday to Platts’ questions.