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How Does Vale Plan to Unlock Value in Coal?

How Does Vale Plan to Unlock Value in Coal?

For 2018, Vale is guiding for 12 million tons of coal production, which implies flat growth year-over-year. Building a buffer: Vale is building a buffer stockpile to increase availability. Most coal companies (KOL) including Peabody Energy (BTU), Westmoreland Coal (WLB), and Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) are facing challenges due to falling coal demand.