... a remarkable trend: after several years of decline, demand for coal is rising once again. Prices for thermal coal in the Asian market have been climbing for the third consecutive month. In July, the average price of Australian coal reached ~$113 per ton—the highest since the beginning of the year—while South African coal traded around $94 per ton. The price increase is fueled by steady demand from power plants in countries like China, India, and Vietnam, where economic growth requires reliable ...

... The role of coal as an energy source is again increasing on the global energy market. Coal prices in Asia are demonstrating an upward trend: according to the World Bank, the average price of Australian thermal coal rose to approximately $112.9 per ton in July. This marks the highest level since January of this year and the third consecutive month of increase (the price was around $109 in June). The rising prices of Australian coal are driven by sustained demand from electricity generators in the ...

... The global coal sector continues to remain at historic highs in production volumes, although the growth rate of demand is slowing down. According to the latest IEA forecast, global coal production in 2025 may increase slightly to around 9.2 billion tons, setting a new record. The main contribution to this growth will come from China, where domestic coal production is expanding to support the energy sector. However, global coal demand is expected to grow by just 0.2% this year, and a slight decline ...

... global trend toward decarbonization. According to the International Energy Agency, global coal consumption in 2025 is expected to remain near historic highs and may even break records. Global production is projected to reach approximately 9.2 billion tons this year, largely driven by increased coal usage in Asia. In countries like India and a significant portion of Southeast Asia, coal-fired generation continues to rise to meet growing electricity demand. China, the largest consumer of coal, is likely ...

... the global push for decarbonization. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global coal consumption in 2025 is expected to remain close to record levels and may even set a new high. Global production is expected to be around ~9.2 billion tons, primarily due to increased coal use in Asia. In countries like India and several Southeast Asian nations, coal-fired electricity generation continues to grow to meet the rising demand. The largest consumer of coal—China—is likely to maintain ...