The incident occurred at the Diaoshuidong coal mine.

It remains uncertain whether the unloadings are exceptions to meet specific demand or a sign of a broader unfreezing.

Coal has been hit hard this year because of the decrease in demand for electricity to run offices, factories and stores.

Coking coal prices in China have soared to a four-year high after a new covid-19 outbreak slowed border crossings from Mongolia.

Fourth quarter sales to China remained within guidance of 5.8-6.2 Mt.

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Dubai is starting up the $3.4 billion Hassyan coal plant, with capacity being increased from an initial 600 mega watts to 2,400 by 2023.

Ships carrying a total of 6.84 million tonnes of Australian coal are now waiting to discharge at Chinese ports.