Defaults on long-term coal contracts climb in China amid utilities' high stocks

sxcoal.com Policy,  Thermal Coal 2023-07-04 11:25:42

Defaults on long-term coal contracts have been on the rise in China, as utilities faced mounting pressure in dealing wit......


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