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Energy Publishing Release : New Coking Coal Index Responds To Changing Coal Market
The risk of volatility as global steel-making coal markets strengthen led to creation of a new index to facilitate more flexible pricing, developers said Wednesday.
A set of three indices created by Tennessee-based Energy Publishing Co is intended to enable the industry to move away from annual contracts for the coal, also called coking coal, editor [...]
Cash Prices of Iron Ore Delivered to China Rises
The cash price of iron ore delivered to China, the world’s biggest buyer, rose to the highest in more than a year on demand from the nation’s steelmakers.
The cost of 62 percent iron-content ore delivered to the port of Tianjin increased 1.4 percent to $133.10 a metric tonne on Mar 1, the highest in at [...]
Iron Ore Price in China Market Uncertainty
Iron ore price in China market faces an uncertain condition, because the results of negotiations China Iron and Steel Association with iron ore mining company did not give the results of determination of iron ore prices for 2010. China is the biggest consumer of iron ore, as China has a steel plant enough.
China Steelmaker Compete For Import Of Coking Coal Next Year
China as a country that has the largest steel manufacturer in the world, probably next year will face competition with Japan and South Korea for coking coal. This year China’s coking coal imports increased 12-fold. Increased coking coal imports due to China’s government policy to close some coal mines that are not considered safe in [...]
India Globalization Capital Announces Two New Iron Ore Contracts Valued at $3 Million
India Globalization Capital, Inc., a company competing in the rapidly growing materials and infrastructure industry in India, today announced it was awarded two new Chinese iron ore supply contracts valued at $3.0 million. The orders total 60,000 metric tons of medium-grade iron ore, or 56-grade.
China Import Demand For Iron Ore And Coal Affect Australian Iron Ore And Coal Export
China’s preliminary November trade data are painting a supportive picture for Australian iron ore and coal exports. Iron ore import flows are back to the long-term growth trend, while China’s coal exports were down 30% month on month and are down 47% year on year, with export tonnage being diverted into China’s strengthening domestic market.
Gold Prices Increase on Falling Supply and Rising Demand
February gold futures broke $1200 for the first time a little after 4AM New York time. February 2010 is now the major front month contract after the expiration of the December contract on November 30th.
Gold futures were up 14% in November, the best monthly performance in ten years. Silver was also up 14%. Gold traded [...]
China Coal Exports Down Reaching Lowest Number In September, 2.9 Percent YoY
Statistical reports, China coal exports down reaching the lowest number this year. The number of coal exports in September 2.02 million tons, compared to last year China’s coal exports could reach 2.08 million tons in September last year. Export monthly average fell more than 50% in the first eight months.
Taiyuan Iron and Steel Producer May To Invest in Iron Ore Project in Australia
Taiyuan Iron & Steel Group, China’s biggest stainless-steel producer, is looking to invest in iron ore and nickel resources in Australia and other countries, Chairman Li Xiaobo said.
“We are chasing some iron ore projects as well as nickel,” Li said in an interview in Shanghai, declining to give details. “So far we haven’t settled on [...]
