Thermal coal prices higher after production slowdown

The Spectator.com reports that Australian thermal coal prices have risen to new highs- thanks to heavy rains affecting production.

The story is quoted as saying:

Australia’s thermal coal prices, a benchmark for Asia, rose to a 2010 record above $US116 per tonne during the past week, driven by heavy rains in Australia’s coal belt and cold weather in Europe

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