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1. voda 9 augustus 2023 08:20

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   India's Coking Coal Import Surge
   By Strategic Research Institute on Aug 09, 2023 10:46 am
   
   In the maritime tapestry of India's trade currents, a noteworthy surge unfolds, as coking coal import traffic, akin to a maritime caravan laden with the black gold of industry, navigates the portscape. In the inaugural trimester of the current fiscal year, the fiscal compass points northward, recording a resounding ascent of 10.46%, a crescendo of growth that resonates as a testament to the nation's industrial mettle.
   
   The ledger of maritime commerce reveals its tale, the provisional estimation of coking coal's ingress through India's major ports, a canvas painted with a figure emblematic of opulence, stands at an impressive 20.162 million metric tons.
   
   In July coking coal totaled 5.175 million metric tons, up from 4.867 million metric tons in June
2. voda 29 augustus 2023 16:37

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   Ach ja, en wij maar op iedere kilo CO2 besparen...
   
   Aantal kolencentrales in China blijft rap groeien
   
   Vandaag, 11:56 in FINANCIEEL
   
   BEIJING (ANP) - China blijft de komende jaren in hetzelfde tempo kolencentrales bijbouwen, ondanks het voornemen van de regering om het steenkoolgebruik vanaf 2025 langzaam te gaan afbouwen. In de eerste helft van dit jaar gaf het land vergunningen uit die opgeteld 52 gigawatt aan nieuwe kolenstroom mogelijk maken, melden twee internationale kenniscentra op het gebied van energie. Dat komt neer op twee vergunningen voor kolencentrales per week.
   
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3. voda 1 december 2023 11:06

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   ’Werken in Oost-Europa is een verademing’
   Amsterdamse leverancier biokolen wil naar VS: ’Subsidies daar aantrekkelijker’
   THEO BESTEMAN
   
   Aangepast: 1 uur geleden Vandaag, 06:00 in FINANCIEEL
   
   AMSTERDAM - Het Nederlandse Perpetual Next, dat uit houtafval zogeheten biokolen maakt, verplaatst zijn hoofdzetel wellicht van Amsterdam naar de Verenigde Staten. Het bestuur wijst op het veel gunstiger Amerikaanse vestigingsklimaat voor ondernemers.
   
   Daar zijn subsidieprogramma’s voor duurzame activiteiten gunstiger. In de Amerikaanse staat Delaware is net het hoofdkantoor voor alle activiteiten in Noord- en Zuid-Amerika gebouwd. In Tampa in Florida kijkt Perpetual Next naar een locatie voor de productie van biokolen. Daarvoor heeft het vergevorderde plannen, aldus het bestuur, geleid door Erik Huis.
   
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4. voda 28 december 2023 07:44

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   China's 2024 Tariff Impact on Coking Coal
   By Strategic Research Institute on Dec 28, 2023 10:42 am
   
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   China plans to reintroduce a 3% import tariff on metallurgical coal starting January 1, 2024, following a zero-duty phase since May 2022. While coal imports from Australia and ASEAN remain untaxed, this change might affect coking coal imports from Russia and Mongolia. Market observers expect minimal impact on these nations due to competitive pricing and limited local supply but anticipate potential price rises and reduced supplier margins.
   
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   China's Tariff Commission of the State Council recently announced the reinstatement of a 3% import tariff on metallurgical coal effective from January 1, 2024. Notably, since May 1, 2022, China has maintained a zero provisional import duty rate, an initiative set to conclude on December 31, 2023. Coal imports from Australia and ASEAN countries will continue to enjoy a zero tariff under the respective free trade agreements.
   
   Despite this shift, experts foresee some repercussions for coking coal imports from Russia and Mongolia. As imports from these nations, outside Indonesia and Australia, constituted a significant portion this year, the tariff reinstatement might initially impact trade dynamics. However, the prevailing price competitiveness and limited local coking coal supply in China may mitigate substantial disturbances from this change. Nonetheless, expectations linger for potential price hikes and diminished supplier margins.
   
   The imposition of tariffs could significantly impact the supply of premium coking coal from North America. Australia might gain a competitive edge in this scenario, especially considering the constraints in accessing premium grades within the Chinese market, amplified by recent mine inspections following fatal accidents. These regulatory measures are expected to negatively affect overall coking coal availability in 2024.
   
   Conversely, the demand for coking coal might witness an upswing, potentially driving prices higher in the upcoming year. Meanwhile, China's stance on coke imports remains unchanged, maintaining a zero import tariff throughout 2024.
   
   Conclusion:
   
   China's decision to reintroduce a 3% import tariff on metallurgical coal in 2024 may steer dynamics within the global coal market. While expected impacts on Russian and Mongolian coal imports remain relatively subdued due to competitive pricing and limited local supply, the restructured trade landscape might lead to fluctuations in prices and supplier margins. Furthermore, the stricter regulatory measures in accessing premium coal from North America may further compound supply constraints, influencing market dynamics in the forthcoming year.
   
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5. voda 9 januari 2024 08:21

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   Demanding Banks End Metallurgical Coal Support
   By Strategic Research Institute on Jan 09, 2024 09:08 am
   
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   Over 67 organizations urge the world's leading banks to cease financial backing for new metallurgical coal ventures. Led by BankTrack and Reclaim Finance, they advocate for an end to standard practices, highlighting the detrimental climate impact and urging a swift transition to sustainable steel production methods.
   
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   A coalition of 67 organizations, spearheaded by BankTrack and Reclaim Finance, is challenging 50 major banks globally to abandon financial support for new metallurgical coal production and expansions. This collective push aims to disrupt prevalent banking practices that facilitate the steel industry's reliance on metallurgical coal, a significant contributor to climate change.
   
   Metallurgical coal constitutes 14% of the global coal market, primarily fueling steel production through its conversion into coke. This material plays a vital role in primary steelmaking but has raised concerns due to its environmental impact.
   
   Julia Hovenier of BankTrack emphasized the urgency of transitioning away from metallurgical coal, citing its adverse implications for both the steel industry and climate change. Financial institutions, she argues, must adopt policies to curb the expansion of metallurgical coal to prevent exacerbating the climate crisis and potential stranded assets.
   
   While several banks have policies against thermal coal, only nine have taken a stance against metallurgical coal. Shockingly, these major banks have collectively provided $557 billion to the top 50 developers in the metallurgical coal sector since 2016.
   
   The International Energy Agency's projections indicate that current mining capacities suffice for coking coal demand until 2050. However, plans to expand production to 406 metric tons per year, over a third of 2021's total consumption, pose sustainability challenges, as reported by the Sierra Club.
   
   The open letter calls on banks to discontinue financial services for metallurgical coal projects, including mines' development or expansion. It insists on a commitment to cease services to companies without clear plans aligned with climate goals for closure and sustainable transition, emphasizing the criticality of moving away from coal for emissions reduction.
   
   Conclusion:
   
   The mounting pressure from a coalition of organizations on global banks reflects a growing consensus on the urgent need to pivot away from metallurgical coal. This concerted effort aims to compel financial institutions to align their practices with climate goals and drive the steel industry towards sustainable and low-carbon alternatives.
6. voda 29 april 2024 21:39

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   G7-deal over sluiting van kolencentrales, ook zorg om wereldwijde plasticvervuiling
   Aangepast: 9 min geleden 11 min geleden in FINANCIEEL
   
   TURIJN (ANP/AFP) - De landen van de G7 hebben een akkoord gesloten over het sluiten van kolencentrales in „de eerste helft van het volgende decennium.”
   
   Dat bevestigde de Britse energieminister Andrew Bowie tegenover Amerikaanse media in Turijn, waar de industriële grootmachten de Verenigde Staten, Canada, het Verenigd Koninkrijk, Duitsland, Japan, Italië en Frankrijk twee dagen bijeen zijn. Bowie noemde het akkoord „historisch.”
   
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7. voda 2 juli 2024 09:50

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   Import Russische steenkool vrijwel tot stilstand gekomen
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   AMSTERDAM - De import van Russische steenkool naar Nederland is drastisch verminderd, maar niet volledig gestopt. CBS-cijfers over 2023 tonen dat de invoer uit Rusland daalde met 900 miljoen kilo tot 11 miljoen kilo.
   
   Sinds 2022 geldt er een embargo op Russische steenkool. In 2020, twee jaar voor de Russische inval in Oekraïne, was nog ruim de helft afkomstig uit Rusland. Dit meldt het CBS dinsdag op basis van voorlopige cijfers.
   
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8. voda 6 juli 2024 12:23

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   Glencore's $6.9 Billion Acquisition of Teck Resources Coal Business Approved
   
   Synopsis: Canada has approved Glencore's acquisition of Teck Resources' coal business, Elk Valley Resources, for $6.9 billion. Glencore will acquire a 77% stake, while Nippon Steel and POSCO will retain minority shares. The deal includes commitments to reinvest in Teck's copper portfolio and maintain environmental and employment standards.
   
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   Saturday, July 6, 2024
   
   Canada has approved the acquisition of Teck Resources' metallurgical coal business, Elk Valley Resources, by Swiss commodity trader Glencore for $6.9 billion. This approval marks a significant move in the global mining and commodities trading industry, with Glencore set to acquire a 77% stake in the business. Steel companies Nippon Steel and POSCO, which already hold minority stakes in Teck's coal mines, will retain their shares.
   
   Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne emphasized the strategic importance of the deal, highlighting Teck’s commitment to reinvest a substantial portion of the revenue into its copper portfolio. This reinvestment aims to position Teck Resources as a leader in the critical minerals sector, crucial for the growing demand for renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles.
   
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9. voda 7 augustus 2024 21:11

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   Waarom mijnbouwreus ’vieze’ winning steenkolen toch behoudt: ’Gezond verstand zegeviert’
   Theo Besteman
   
   Vandaag, 15:21 in Financieel
   
   Amsterdam - Mijnbouwconglomeraat Glencore heeft zijn vergevorderde plannen opgegeven om alle steenkoolactiviteiten af te splitsen. Aandeelhouders van deze grootste verwerker van steenkolen verzetten zich.
   
   Steenkolen behoren tot de meest winstgevende activiteiten bij de grondstoffenhandelaar Glencore. De wereldwijde vraag naar steenkool zit op recordniveau. Vooral India en China zijn grote afnemers, momenteel stijgt de Chinese import met 11% op jaarbasis.
   
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10. voda 31 augustus 2024 10:58

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    Coal Demand Stays Stable Amid Renewables Surge: IEA’s 2024 Forecast
    
    Synopsis: The International Energy Agency projects global coal demand to remain steady through 2024 and 2025. This stability persists despite rapid growth in renewables and recovering hydropower, largely due to surging electricity demand in major economies like China and India. The IEA report also highlights ongoing shifts in coal production, trade, and consumption patterns across the globe.
    Saturday, August 31, 2024
    
    In its latest report, the International Energy Agency reveals that global coal demand is expected to remain largely stable through 2024 and 2025, despite a significant expansion in renewable energy sources and a gradual recovery in hydropower. The report underscores a paradox in the global energy landscape: while renewables like solar and wind are rapidly advancing, the continued growth in electricity demand, particularly in key economies, is sustaining coal consumption at high levels.
    
    The IEA's update highlights that coal usage reached an all-time high in 2023, increasing by 2.6% from the previous year. This surge was primarily driven by robust coal consumption in China and India, the world’s two largest coal consumers. The rise in coal demand was notably influenced by a gap created by low hydropower output coupled with escalating electricity needs. China, which accounts for over half of the world's coal consumption, experienced a notable increase in electricity demand, forecasted to rise by 6.5% in 2024. Although hydropower generation in China is rebounding and renewable energy deployment is accelerating, these factors are not sufficient to reverse the trend of high coal consumption.
    
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11. voda 10 september 2024 09:18

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    April-August 2024: India's Coking Coal Imports Surge
    
    Synopsis: India's coking coal imports through major ports decreased slightly to 25.30 million metric tons during April-August 2024-25, according to the Indian Ports Association.
    Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    
    In a significant development for India's steel industry, recent data from the Indian Ports Association has revealed a notable increase in coking coal imports through the country's major ports. This uptick in import volumes highlights the ongoing importance of coking coal in India's industrial landscape and provides insights into the current state of the steel sector.
    
    According to the provisional data released by the IPA on Monday, September 9, 2024, India's coking coal import traffic through all major ports reached an impressive 25.30 million metric tons during the April-August period of the fiscal year 2024-25.
    
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