SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to increase publication frequency of US export coking coal brand relativity table

After a period of industry consultation and feedback, Platts has decided to increase the publication frequency of its US coking coal brand relativity table to weekly from monthly, as of the week starting January 4, 2016.

The table reflects the daily tradable values of coking coal brands in the spot market for exports. The table will be published each Friday, or the closest business day prior should Friday fall on a UK public holiday.

The existing brand relativity table assessments have a data series dating back to May 2013, with US branded coal prices on a FOB Hampton Roads basis introduced in February 2015.

The assessments will appear on Platts Metal Alert and in Steel Markets Daily and Coal Trader International.

Any further feedback or questions should be directed to cokingcoal@platts.com with a cc to pricegroup@platts.com.

For written comments, please provide a clear indication if comments are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing. Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.