Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T03:54:00.562-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:coal-futures Paul Maguire pmaguire845 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1077134806114860128-30d3c1c51e7cc97b0cbe9df6e8475fbd 2009-11-04T04:49:00.000-05:00

Execs from Arch Coal and Peabody recently joined the board of Washington University in St. Louis and then had a conf on campus called “America’s Energy Future” Students and community activists had something

Execs from Arch Coal and Peabody recently joined the board of Washington University in St. Louis and then had a conf on campus called “America’s Energy Future” Students and community activists had something http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2311902578&f=9791 43 43 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5971194494710498501-790f4bdedf22817bbe3c96b85e42f5c4 2009-02-23T11:09:00.000-05:00

The accident in Kingston Tennessee is symptomatic of a little-recognized problem caused by intensifying efforts to reduce air pollution from coal-

The accident in Kingston Tennessee is symptomatic of a little-recognized problem caused by intensifying efforts to reduce air pollution from coal- http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200902230913390.992738 38 37 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18318736457278574865-c290f8f3156d9739afaccdd8b6850edd 2009-09-16T10:03:43.719-04:00

Bob Levin, Managing Director of CME Group Energy Research and Product Development, discusses energy risk and the way in which futures mitigate volatility; examines the different characteristics of the various exchange traded global energy benchmarks; and focuses on how, in general, the growth of cleared over-the-counter (OTC) business complement exchange traded benchmarks.

Bob Levin, Managing Director of CME Group Energy Research and Product Development, discusses energy risk and the way in which futures mitigate volatility; examines the different characteristics of the various exchange traded global energy benchmarks; and focuses on how, in general, the growth of cleared over-the-counter (OTC) business complement exchange traded benchmarks. http://www.platts.com/IM.Platts.Content/InsightAnalysis/Podcasts/News/Archive/2009/sep/spotlight091409c.mp3 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10343459801762445485-5bdc018f856dc652f61a822ecdc99593 2009-03-23T11:37:58.063-04:00

TOKYO -- Japanese steel makers and BHP Billiton Ltd. have agreed to an almost 60% reduction in the price of coal for the next contract year beginning April, people familiar with the situation said Monday.

TOKYO -- Japanese steel makers and BHP Billiton Ltd. have agreed to an almost 60% reduction in the price of coal for the next contract year beginning April, people familiar with the situation said Monday. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123780165829712821.html#mod=rss_asia_whats_news Ray Kwong rkwong113 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5794628299051524621-209c42cc72401d94084ee773abfb7136 2008-12-11T06:42:41.375-05:00

Analysts warn of 'bearish outlook' in coal industry After individual companies announced cost or production cutbacks in the first week of December, industry analysts said that the coal producers' fortunes are clearly heading downward.

Analysts warn of 'bearish outlook' in coal industry After individual companies announced cost or production cutbacks in the first week of December, industry analysts said that the coal producers' fortunes are clearly heading downward. http://www.platts.com/Coal/Resources/News%20Features/coalprices08/index.xml jamie mcduell jmcduell761 26 26 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14428758765044180971-804d879ecf388fb81f54c0139f3c783e 2009-08-21T10:14:02.684-04:00

After several weeks of questioning where coal prices are headed, Asian thermal coal buyers are now convinced of a short term softening in Newcastle and Kalimantan coal prices due to various triggers -- chief of which are their perceptions that Indonesia still has a lot more coal to dispose of this year and China will decelerate its steam coal imports in the second half of 2009.

After several weeks of questioning where coal prices are headed, Asian thermal coal buyers are now convinced of a short term softening in Newcastle and Kalimantan coal prices due to various triggers -- chief of which are their perceptions that Indonesia still has a lot more coal to dispose of this year and China will decelerate its steam coal imports in the second half of 2009. http://www.platts.com/NewsFeatureDetail.aspx?xmlpath=IM.Platts.Content/InsightAnalysis/NewsFeature/2009/asiacoal09/index.xml Paul Maguire pmaguire845 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11738853426008832272-c516cf7fbda8c9e440c8d09f0333f67e 2009-03-16T03:30:00.000-04:00

PERTH, March 16 (Reuters) - Prices of power-station coal from Australia, a benchmark for Asia, rose for the first time in a month to hover above $62 a barrel, buoyed by news of a thermal coal deal between Australian

PERTH, March 16 (Reuters) - Prices of power-station coal from Australia, a benchmark for Asia, rose for the first time in a month to hover above $62 a barrel, buoyed by news of a thermal coal deal between Australian http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1870263308&f=9791 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12806620831252314419-c69dc21cedca0b0cd1c81d591b5e56f8 2009-05-05T10:07:48.329-04:00

Spot metallurgical coal prices made further three-month declines of about 17% for some benchmark grades after the huge correction in the first quarter to largely converge with 2009 benchmark fiscal year settlements heard done in March for PCI coal and later for hard coking coal supplied by top seaborne exporter BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi Alliance.

Spot metallurgical coal prices made further three-month declines of about 17% for some benchmark grades after the huge correction in the first quarter to largely converge with 2009 benchmark fiscal year settlements heard done in March for PCI coal and later for hard coking coal supplied by top seaborne exporter BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi Alliance. http://www.platts.com/Coal/Resources/News%20Features/cokingcoal09/index.xml Paul Maguire pmaguire845 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16563598994436571782-baef4f292516c4814f10da9c74ce1d4e 2008-12-03T17:24:00.115-05:00

Benchmark US power-plant coal futures prices for next year have fallen into a range around US$65 a short ton due to the economic slowdown, brokers said overnight. Bid-asks for NYMEX barged Central Appalachian coal for first quarter 2009 were $US64.

Benchmark US power-plant coal futures prices for next year have fallen into a range around US$65 a short ton due to the economic slowdown, brokers said overnight. Bid-asks for NYMEX barged Central Appalachian coal for first quarter 2009 were $US64. http://www.businessday.co.nz/market/4774761 Michelle Lockett mlockett714 17 17 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3310873589075680369-20791c448eb2d6117fc07c32230c5ddf 2009-07-23T10:08:15.216-04:00

Peter Gartrell, associate editor for Platts coal publications, discusses the weak rail coal volumes for 2009 and what the shrinking loads could mean for coal companies for the rest of the year.

Peter Gartrell, associate editor for Platts coal publications, discusses the weak rail coal volumes for 2009 and what the shrinking loads could mean for coal companies for the rest of the year. http://www.platts.com/podcasts/news/archive/2009/jul/spotlight072209.mp3 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6862873087887073587-5a76393e0e6efe0b6aa300b1c848f1fb 2009-07-21T14:01:15.396-04:00

A new MIT Energy Initiative report outlines clear steps the nation must take to develop cost-effective options for cutting carbon emissions at existing coal-fired power plants. According to the report, there is “no credible pathway” toward stringent cuts in greenhouse gas emissions worldwide without addressing coal-fired plants,

A new MIT Energy Initiative report outlines clear steps the nation must take to develop cost-effective options for cutting carbon emissions at existing coal-fired power plants. According to the report, there is “no credible pathway” toward stringent cuts in greenhouse gas emissions worldwide without addressing coal-fired plants, http://greeneconomypost.com/coal-plants-cut-carbon-emissions-3545.htm Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8828194073462341745-e1768dff868183e70ad38a8a8b817b7f 2008-11-27T09:15:58.130-05:00

Newcastle, Australia-based coal futures contracts introduced by three institutional players Successful investing is anticipating the anticipations of others, according to the English economist, John Maynard Keynes. However, not even Keynes could have anticipated the demand-driven factors that have propelled international coal prices to record highs over the last 18 months or foreseen the speed at which those prices would unwind.

Newcastle, Australia-based coal futures contracts introduced by three institutional players Successful investing is anticipating the anticipations of others, according to the English economist, John Maynard Keynes. However, not even Keynes could have anticipated the demand-driven factors that have propelled international coal prices to record highs over the last 18 months or foreseen the speed at which those prices would unwind. http://www.platts.com/Coal/Resources/News%20Features/coalfutures08/index.xml Paul Maguire pmaguire845 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11948897597352172753-198f4f0e92d6d840fb5758a5e8db3558 2009-02-02T13:19:00.000-05:00

President Obama has been a longtime supporter of "clean coal," the still-illusory concept of coal-fired power plants that can capture and store the

President Obama has been a longtime supporter of "clean coal," the still-illusory concept of coal-fired power plants that can capture and store the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tpmelectioncentral/~3/rEbw6wbcnsc/is-the-futuregen-clean-coal-project-back-in-the-stimulus-bill.php 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6094945035355948381-fbf70198394a3f1c4e7bf90691885ffd 2009-01-15T16:02:46.317-05:00

This is a coal mining machine in Finland. It’s easy to malign coal. And over the past few weeks, the news has been bad. A few days before Christmas, at a power plant operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, a huge holding pond failed.

This is a coal mining machine in Finland. It’s easy to malign coal. And over the past few weeks, the news has been bad. A few days before Christmas, at a power plant operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, a huge holding pond failed. http://www.energytribune.com/articles.cfm?aid=1224 Jay Yarow jyarow356 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17241150605703805776-e7e603e051cc625e6aeb6c5f941e65a7 2009-02-04T05:39:00.000-05:00

The Baltic Dry index benchmark for freight costs for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal and iron rose almost 15 per cent, the biggest daily increase in almost 25 years, on signs of a recovery in the raw materials trade. Shipping brokers said

The Baltic Dry index benchmark for freight costs for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal and iron rose almost 15 per cent, the biggest daily increase in almost 25 years, on signs of a recovery in the raw materials trade. Shipping brokers said http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1804771167&f=9791 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14125562253589177663-6894ea19314df2c89835739254d44ba9 2009-06-05T10:33:41.034-04:00

To date globalCOAL has had the Newcastle futures market all to itself but on the back of clearing all the regulatory hurdles the ASX will enter the market on July 7. Platts brings these two major players together in a forum for their first head-to-head. Discussing market makers, contract specifics and attracting liquidity to an erstwhile developing market, ASX General Manager of Emerging Markets, Anthony Collins and globalCOAL CEO, Eoghan Cunningham take part in a lively debate with James O'Connell, Platts' managing editor for international coal, on an issue that continues to engage the market.

To date globalCOAL has had the Newcastle futures market all to itself but on the back of clearing all the regulatory hurdles the ASX will enter the market on July 7. Platts brings these two major players together in a forum for their first head-to-head. Discussing market makers, contract specifics and attracting liquidity to an erstwhile developing market, ASX General Manager of Emerging Markets, Anthony Collins and globalCOAL CEO, Eoghan Cunningham take part in a lively debate with James O'Connell, Platts' managing editor for international coal, on an issue that continues to engage the market. http://www.platts.com/podcasts/news/archive/2009/jun/spotlight060109.mp3 Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6457685687683306200-6f3c34f70d070eddc50a373bc322c5ec 2009-06-05T10:39:39.999-04:00

Alpha Natural Resources' planned purchase of Foundation Coal Holdings is another instance of coal companies seeking to cut costs, improve price positions and strengthen creditworthiness through combinations, coal veterans attending the Southern States Energy Board presentations in May told Platts.

Alpha Natural Resources' planned purchase of Foundation Coal Holdings is another instance of coal companies seeking to cut costs, improve price positions and strengthen creditworthiness through combinations, coal veterans attending the Southern States Energy Board presentations in May told Platts. http://www.platts.com/Coal/Resources/News%20Features/mergers09/index.xml Paul Maguire pmaguire845 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17649714719759009674-479b9f1f979a89a536ba50e2a3ae9b27 2008-12-08T06:57:00.000-05:00

King Coal fights back: Daw Mill Colliery heads for a record year (9 pictures

King Coal fights back: Daw Mill Colliery heads for a record year (9 pictures http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1723613876&f=9791 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8214832660024781328-dbbab908dc2b2439b2e69a0445588943 2009-04-07T02:50:11.467-04:00

JSW Steel is negotiating hard for cheaper coking coal prices for this financial year.

JSW Steel is negotiating hard for cheaper coking coal prices for this financial year. http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/newsarticle/stocksnews.php?autono=392078 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1098750965054711777-f7bf66e713330b796b08684a89cec4fc 2008-12-03T17:23:00.126-05:00

India's Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) is planning to launch imported coal futures pending regulatory approval, a top official told Reuters. "We are working towards launch of an imported coal contract," Joseph Massey,...

India's Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) is planning to launch imported coal futures pending regulatory approval, a top official told Reuters. "We are working towards launch of an imported coal contract," Joseph Massey,... http://in.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idINBOM42453020081124 Michelle Lockett mlockett714 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11746459454288700516-2ca76ec14894ab7e88538b7e80384cb5 2008-12-03T04:40:00.000-05:00

The strongest surge in U.S. coal exports since 1991 is providing a rare bright spot in an economy dragged down by bad loans, contracting credit and collapsing consumer spending. Record prices for coal will fail to

The strongest surge in U.S. coal exports since 1991 is providing a rare bright spot in an economy dragged down by bad loans, contracting credit and collapsing consumer spending. Record prices for coal will fail to http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1716989700&f=9791 5 4 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12214897950106745204-2424ebe25638ba5d7431cafc3787ca25 2009-02-10T09:18:00.000-05:00

There are some construction photos posted on their website. The tower is getting taller. The mass of cranes is sort of a cool sight.

There are some construction photos posted on their website. The tower is getting taller. The mass of cranes is sort of a cool sight. http://www.urbanstl.com/viewtopic.php?p=145894 3 3 0 0