RBCT coal exports tumble in May

[miningmx.com] — South African coal exports from Richards Bay Coal Terminal fell to 4.01 million tonnes in June from 4.6 million in May, exporters said.

China’s imports from Richards Bay rebounded to 720,000 tonnes in June from zero in both April and May.

India’s imports fell to 1.2 million tonnes in June from 1.9 million in May.

India’s percentage of South African exports fell to 30% in June from 44% in May – the lowest level since February’s 28%.