While Coronado Resources has flagged significant productivity improvements and returned cash to shareholders in FY19, brokers suspect softer near-term coal prices and poor sentiment will weigh on the stock.

Brokers look forward to more stable operating conditions for Whitehaven Coal in FY20 and expect higher dividends are likely until the company’s growth projects require the cash.

Thermal coal is piling up as demand drops away in Europe. Atlantic suppliers are turning their attention to the Pacific but, brokers assess, this region is also oversupplied.

The crucial tipping point for thermal coal use in the USA could come as early as 2025, new data suggest.

This second part concludes FNArena’s deep dive into threats and outlook for coking coal in a more carbon sensitive world.

Part One of FNArena’s deep dive into the future of coking coal in an increasingly carbon sensitive world.

A two part insight of how the world has grown to dislike thermal coal, the leading carbon emitter per-kilowatt-hour. This is Part Two.

A two parts insight of how the world has grown to dislike thermal coal, the leading carbon emitter per-kilowatt-hour. This is Part One.

Higher expenditure and lower production cast a shadow over Whitehaven Coal’s first half result. Yet, brokers observe the market is likely to set this aside amid the potential for capital returns.

A strong finish is anticipated in 2018 for Whitehaven Coal, which has maintained guidance despite a soft September quarter.