"We've seen good levels of output, and given that, for the bulk commodities in particular that's the iron ore and coal both steaming and coking those prices are looking strong.
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In the U.S., Peabody sees coal coming back strong, with consumption expected to rise by more than 40 million tons next year as high natural gas prices translate into greater coal-based generation.
An expert, found that there was strong evidence to link employment in coal carbonisation with more than an expected incidence of cancer and recommended further studies should be carried out.