Monday, June 11, 2007

BHP, Rio declare force majeure on coal exports

(Reuters) - Australian coal exporters BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto have declared force majeure following severe flooding which halted ship loadings at Newcastle port and rail transport of coal, utility/traders and traders said on Monday.

Newcastle, Australia's largest coal export facility, can handle 91 million tonnes a year.


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