China's coking coal imports set to rise as Shanxi mine disaster hits supply, traders say
Published on: Sunday 21 June 2026
By Amy Lv and Ruth Chai SINGAPORE June 19 (Reuters) - China's imports of coking coal, a steelmaking ingredient, are set to rise further this year after a fatal mine accident reduced domestic supply, traders said. Chinese importers have turned to producers such as Canada and Australia for delivery in June and July after 155 coal mines in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi, its largest coal