Met coal shortage possible if G20 summit alters China's stance on Australian coal imports

Constraints on metallurgical coal supply will be felt keenly in the spot markets if the summit of G20 nations in Indonesia results in an alteration in China’s stance on Australia-origin coal imports, market sources told Fastmarkets on the sidelines of an industry conference in Dubai on Tuesday November 15.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed a breakthrough in Australia-China relations after an initial discussion with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit, media reports said. Australian coal exports into...

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Paul Lim

November 15, 2022

13:10 GMT

Dubai