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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]