11.   Hanson plans to spin off its energy unit, which includes U.K. electricity distributor Eastern Group and U.S. coal producer Peabody, early next year.

12.   Mining companies are not required to clean up after themselves, or pay royalties the way oil, gas and coal producers do.

13.   The company is now part of Cyprus Amax, an international mining and coal producer.

14.   The prices Australian coal producers charge Japanese consumers are industry benchmarks, largely determining prices around the world.

15.   While the Japanese act in unison, Australian coal producers follow self interest and tend to boost output whenever prices improve, encouraged by Japanese consumers.

16.   Other opponents of drastic cuts include oil companies and major coal producers such as Australia.

17.   Among other key opponents of drastic cuts are oil companies and major coal producers such as Australia.

18.   Analysts said while Australian coal producers might regain some of the tonnages lost last year in negotiations, Japanese consumption overall was likely to be lower.

19.   Coal producers were likely to ask the Australian Industrial Relations Commission on Monday to declare the strike illegal and stop it.

20.   Coal producer Australia is another recalcitrant, refusing to budge.