Europe may be frustrating for Canadian met coal exporters, but Asia promises a golden opportunity

摘要

Contract negotiations with European steel producers are proving extremely challenging for Canadian met coal exporters this year. The divide is clear. European steelmakers are seeking to purchase met coal in the US$110.00 to US$120.00 per tonne FOB range. Canadian exporters want a price that matches the US$128.00 per tonne price settled earlier this year in Japan.