SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes to discontinue US HCC brand relativity prices

S&P Global Platts is proposing to discontinue publication of the US hard coking coal brand assessments found in the US Metallurgical Coal Relativities table.This is published on page 9 of the Steel Markets Daily publication, page 8 of Coal Trader International publication, and page 6 of Coal Trader publication. Platts is inviting feedback on this proposal by April 17, 2019, and proposes to discontinue the brand assessments on July 1. The affected coking coal brands are Oak Grove, Blue Creek No. 7, Blue Creek No. 4, Beckley, Windber and Buchanan. The proposal follows industry feedback of limited spot trade seen for the six brands, with most volumes sold under contract trading terms. Platts will continue to publish assessments for the brands, and their relative spread to Platts US Low Vol HCC assessments, basis FOB Hampton Roads. until June 28, 2019. Please submit any feedback, comments or questions about this proposal to cokingcoal@spglobal.com and pricegroup@spglobal.com by April 17. 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.