It’s the best of times, it’s the worst of times. At least when it comes to mining coal.

Coal Output in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia up 16.2% in Jan-Oct 2022.

Looking ahead, we believe economic growth will be a crucial priority for China, as the country has emphasized the importance of economic development, focusing on high-quality, balanced and inclusive growth.

Last November in Glasgow, the world’s climate leaders were locked in a fierce debate over whether the final draft of the summit’s agreement should include a pledge to “phase-out” or “phase-down” coal.

Coal made up the bulk of that cargo — about 1.1 billion tons — up 17 percent year-on-year.

Total US electric power sector electricity output for October-March will edge down by less than one-tenth of one percent to around 1,929bn kWh, EIA projected.

“Parties are still engaging,” Transnet spokeswoman Ayanda Shezi said in a reply to questions.

Toronto-listed Teck Resources said on Thursday that its third-quarter steelmaking coal sales were 5.6-million tonnes, which was within its revised guidance of 5.5-million to 5.9-million tonnes.