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Hampton Roads is America’s biggest coal-exporting port. And coal exports are booming.

Coal exports in Hampton Roads, the nation’s biggest coal-exporting port, are collectively still on a roll. For the first quarter of 2018, Hampton Roads shipped 10.3 million tons of coal, a 16 percent increase from 8.9 million tons in the same period a year ago, according to data from Norfolk-based T. Parker Host Inc., the […]
  • On April 26, 2018
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Metallurgical coal exports up double-digits in 2017

Not every part of the coal industry is hurting. While thermal coal has seen better days, metallurgical coal — the kind used in the steel-making process — has seen a strong uptick in production and sales. The boost in metallurgical coal is due in large part to the amount of exports, which jumped 35 percent […]
  • On April 24, 2018
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U.S. coal exports increased by 61% in 2017 as exports to Asia more than doubled

The United States exported 97.0 million short tons (MMst) of coal in 2017, a 61% (36.7 MMst) increase from the 2016 level. Exports to Asia more than doubled from 15.7 MMst in 2016 to 32.8 MMst in 2017, although Europe continues to be the largest recipient of U.S. coal exports. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, […]
  • On April 20, 2018
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U.S. Coal Exports Total 8.18 Million MT in February

U.S. coal exports totaled 8.18 million mt in February, up 2.9% from January and up 30.6% from the year-ago month, US Census Bureau data showed Thursday. The slight gain in monthly volumes from January occurred despite a drop in thermal coal volumes, which totaled 3.3 million mt in February, down 12.1% from January but up […]
  • On April 9, 2018
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Interest for U.S. Export Coal Remains Strong in US Gulf, Baltimore: Sources

The US export market has lightened in the last few weeks with a decline in European pricing, but high sulfur coal continues to solicit interest from emerging markets such as India and the Mideast, market sources said. “I think a lot of tons were put to bed when the [CIF ARA] was higher,” said one […]
  • On April 6, 2018
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U.S. Hampton Roads Coal Exports at Near Four-Year High

Coal exports from terminals in Virginia’s Hampton Roads region were at a near four-year high 3.83 million st in March, up 8% from 3.55 million st in February and 15.1% higher than the year-ago month, Virginia Maritime Association data showed Tuesday. It was the highest monthly total since 3.99 million st was exported in April […]
  • On April 3, 2018
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Coal Production up Thanks to Exports

Coal production increased by 45 million short tons in 2017 in response to high demand for U.S. coal exports, according to a report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The EIA sees met-coal exports staying strong through this year and next, but with market conditions returning to normal, thermal-coal exports will find it harder to […]
  • On March 25, 2018
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Coal Jobs Get a Boost—From Exports

Miners in Indiana and other states are getting a small lift from global markets: American companies are shipping more coal to Europe and Asia, helping to stop the yearslong drop in the number of U.S. mining jobs. The latest job increase runs counter to the long-term decline in coal used to generate electricity in the […]
  • On February 25, 2018
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Op-ed: Boosting US coal exports vital to WV’s economy

I am often asked about the future of coal in the United States. And I always respond by saying that’s the wrong question. The right question is this: What is the future of coal globally? Today the global need for coal to generate electricity and produce steel is rising, even as its use continues to […]
  • On February 25, 2018
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Anglo-American 2017 thermal coal production for export falls

Miner Anglo-American PLC reported a drop in export thermal coal production for the seaborne market from its operations in Colombia and South Africa, the company said Thursday. South African sales volumes dropped 3% to 18.6 million mt with continued productivity improvements at underground operations more than offset by a self-enforced 100-hour safety stoppage at all […]
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