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Metallurgical Coal: Market tightens as contract talks progress
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Metallurgical coal spot prices have mounted a modest recovery since mid-February, and with Q2 contract talks ongoing, the rise has provided a welcome boost to suppliers' ammunition for the negotiations. Weather-related supply disruption in both China and Australia is an underlying cause. And, combined with a stronger-than-usual restocking cycle, low freight rates and an appreciating Aussie dollar, FOB spot prices in Asia have risen above US$80/t in early March, at or close to Q1 2016 contract prices. A roll-over in quarterly prices - US$81/t for LV HCC - is now the most likely outcome, although a modest rise is also a distinct possibility, particularly if negotiations drag on.
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- Coal supply has tightened
- Steel restocking has given apparent demand a larger boost than usual
- Other factors are also supporting price
- But, market strengthening may be temporary
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