Suppliers of Australian coking coal have found themselves on even shakier ground in the second half of the week. Consumers continue to bargain for lower prices. Unsold stocks, those of medium-quality material mainly, are heavy at exporters, and this may send quotations down. Meanwhile, premium coal miners have focused on long-term contract negotiations. Japanese steelmakers are insisting on keeping the quarterly price at $120/t FOB, and suppliers are trying to raise it.
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机译：本周下半年，澳大利亚炼焦煤的供应商发现自己甚至处境更加不稳定。消费者继续为降低价格进行讨价还价。未售出的库存（主要是中等质量的原材料）在出口商中占很大比例，这可能会使报价下跌。同时，高档煤矿工人集中精力进行长期合同谈判。日本钢铁生产商坚持将季度价格维持在$ 120 / t FOB，供应商试图提高价格。
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