11.   It is a major reason that coal prices remain far cheaper than gas or oil as a source of energy.

12.   Natural gas prices would rise significantly and coal prices would soar, the forecast said.

13.   Prescott said there has been some improvement in iron ore and coal prices.

14.   Rising coal prices also had a positive effect on net income.

15.   Some electric utilities, accustomed to stable coal prices, rely on the spot market and will see their fuel prices go up quickly.

16.   The government took the decision to suspend the sale of the company, known as Carbocol, because of low international coal prices, said Dasa.

17.   The prices set between Australia and Japan are the benchmark for world coal prices.

18.   The same goes for negotiating coal prices with utilities.

19.   The spike in coal prices was unexpected, but the Energy Information Administration and analysts say they see several reasons for the rise.