Coal news and updates

Whitehaven Coal WHC.AX said on Wednesday it had swung to a half-yearly loss due to a decline in coal prices and held back dividends, but anticipates a stronger second half as coal markets recover in 2021.

 

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The company said supply curtailments and increase in energy demand in key Asian economies would continue to support higher price environment for coal.

 

"With future savings targets identified and coal markets rebalancing in response to demand signals, we are optimistic about achieving stronger outcomes through the second half, " company Chief Executive Paul Flynn said in a statement.

 

Coal prices took a hit in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic led to the largest drop in coal consumption since World War Two, but have since been on an upward trajectory as key economies emerge from the throes of the pandemic.

 

Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles