Atlantic met coal prices remain stable

摘要

Atlantic coking coal markets were stable Tuesday, as many players were still focused on contract negotiations and some bigger spot buyers are set to remain on the sidelines until later in the second quarter. US miners offering low-vol and mid-vol coal, especially those of lesser quality, continued to be under the greatest price pressure, one source said. He said US coal with high wall pressure or high impurities was being discounted heavily against the benchmark, as there were plenty of options available from traders and miners for better spec Australian coal.