1.   In view of the importance of coal prices we have examined Possible trends in coal prices in another way.

2.   Not only is production expanding rapidly as foreign mining outfits plunge in, world coal prices have been rising.

3.   But along the way, falling coal prices breathed new life into the coal-powered generators.

4.   Coal prices also got a downgrade this year.

5.   Coal prices began to rise last July in some mines, including those in Appalachia.

6.   Coal prices flattened.

7.   Coal prices have been buoyant and stocks of the leading companies have been among the star performers on the New York Stock Exchange.

8.   Hard coking coal prices rose marginally.

9.   In a majority of states, where electric utilities can automatically pass fuel costs to customers, the effect of higher coal prices will be felt quickly.

10.   Iron ore and coal prices also gained from a year earlier, the company said.