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Episode 1: U.S. Thermal vs. Met Coal Markets, Pricing Benchmarks & Equity Insights

Episode 1: U.S. Thermal vs. Met Coal Markets, Pricing Benchmarks & Equity Insights

Update: 2025-07-28
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Hosts: Matt Warder & Joe Aldina | Brought to you by the Clear Commodity Network

Tickers Mentioned: $BTU, $ARLP, $AMR, $HCC, $METC, $GLEN.L


In this debut episode, Matt and Joe break down the fundamentals of the global coal market - starting with a deep dive into U.S. thermal coal basins and how they feed into domestic power demand and global exports.

We cover:

  • Key differences between thermal and metallurgical coal and their market drivers

  • U.S. coal basin economics: from Wyoming to Appalachia

  • How coal prices translate to cash flow and margins for major U.S. producers

  • Global price benchmarks: API2, Newcastle, Richards Bay

  • What’s driving recent price trends in China, India, Europe, and U.S. utilities

  • A primer on the steel cycle, metallurgical coal quality specs, and which companies stand to benefit

  • Featured equities: Core Natural Resources, Peabody Energy, Alliance Resource Partners, Alpha Metallurgical, Warrior Met Coal, Ramaco, Glencore, and Whitehaven


Expect data-backed insights, real margin math, and honest takes on where the coal market stands - and where it’s heading.


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Episode 1: U.S. Thermal vs. Met Coal Markets, Pricing Benchmarks & Equity Insights

Episode 1: U.S. Thermal vs. Met Coal Markets, Pricing Benchmarks & Equity Insights

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