The South Korean coal market firmed slightly this week, with coal still ahead of gas in the merit order for power generation as seasonal cooling demand ramps up.

Chinese demand keeps Korean steel export steady in June.

The daily Argus-assessed low volatile price ends the week unchanged at $107.50/t fob Hampton Roads.

Chinese manufacturing activity strengthened in June but the leading indices provided further evidence that the country's steel market recovery will be largely domestically-driven.

Iron ore prices are expected to soften from current high levels in the July-September quarter.

Iron ore prices are expected to soften from current high levels in the July-September quarter.

The ministry said, "this decision will save dozens of early death cases caused by air pollution."

China's benchmark power coal price remained flat during the past week.