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Australia floods and weather forecast herald trouble for coal markets

The World Meteorological Organization’s announcement that the La Niña weather pattern will continue into the second quarter could be bad news for the coal markets, finds Alex Davis

Coal terminal - Queensland Australia

The floods that have swept through Australia since December have severely affected its coal production industry, hindering both mining and transport. With Australia responsible for close to 30% of global coal exports, the knock-on effect on global coal prices has been substantial, particularly for metallurgical coal.

Spot prices climbed to $383 a tonne free on board Australia by the end of January

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