China coal news
IEA: final investment decisions for coal power plants continue to decline
Investment in new coal-fired plants in China fell by 55% in 2017.
China’s port restrictions cause berthing disruptions
Chinese port restrictions have forced steel producers to look for alternative ports in order to berth their vessels carrying metallurgical coal.
Mechel extends coal contract with Baosteel Resources until 2019
Mechel will supply Baosteel Resources’ facilities with up to 700 000 t of premium-grade coking coal.
China planning to move all haulage of coking coal to rail or waterway by late 2020
The policy announcement is in response to air pollution caused through haulage by trucks.
ResearchAndMarkets adds report on China’s coal outlook to its offering
Wood Mackenzie’s recent report details how China's coal market has reversed into a tight supply situation.
Chinaprice-M Xinhua Coking Coal Price Index released in Beijing
The index is designed to comprehensively and accurately reflect the coking coal price level and changes in China's production areas, provide a scientific price reference for domestic coking coal market transactions, and to promote the smooth and orderly operation of the industry.
2018 to see Beijing further reduce coal use to less than 4.2 million t
Recently, the Beijing Municipal Commission vowed to reduce Beijing's coal use to less than 4.2 million t in 2018.
Gradiant Corp. expands presence in China
Gradiant China will provide industrial water solutions and ZLD technology to treat waste streams from coal-fired power plants.
Thyssenkrupp increases coal handling efficiency at Caofeidian
New quadruple rail car dumpers from thyssenkrupp are in operation at the Caofeidian coal terminal in China.
Yanzhou Coal Mining begins trading on OTC Markets Group
On Friday 18 May, OTC Markets Group, Inc. welcomed Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Ltd.