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Australian coal industry remains dour as it becomes world's most costly producer

Marc Howe | January 04, 2013 | 8:05 pm Energy Australia Europe Coal 

The Australian Coal Association remains downbeat on the sector's prospects, with sliding prices and surging operating costs leaving Australia unable to compete with international rivals. World News Australia reports that Nikki Williams, CEO of the Australian Coal Association, says that...

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