SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes launch of daily metallurgical coal relativity assessment series

Platts is proposing to launch a daily brand relativity assessment for metallurgical coals starting December 1, 2015.

The proposed assessment is designed to reflect the daily tradable values of up to 17 metallurgical coal brands in the spot market. This is an extension to the existing monthly brand relativity table assessments which have a data series dating since May 2013.

The assessments will be assessed on a US dollar/mt CFR China basis. If published, the assessments will appear in Platts Metal Alert, Coal Alert, Steel Markets Daily, and Coal Trader International.

Platts welcomes feedback on the proposal. Please address any questions or comments to cokingcoal@platts.com with a cc to pricegroup@platts.com by November 16, 2015.

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.