China is also the key buyer of Australia’s most lucrative export, iron ore.

Average revenue at province’s biggest mines fell 12.4% in 2019 from 2018.

Thermal coal demand in the US has been sliding steadily for years.

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A United Nations human rights expert said last month Colombia should suspend some Cerrejon operations, citing health and environmental concerns.

Coking coal accounts for 80% of JSW's output, and thermal coal for 20%.

The Queensland Resources Council stepped up its advocacy against the environment-focused Greens ahead of an election this month in coal-rich Queensland state.