Bumi battles against weak coal prices

Mining group Bumi said it continues to target a medium term production target of 30mt each year and in light of the weak coal price environment, it will focus on lower cost pits and defer some of its expansion plans.

Mining group Bumi said it continues to target a medium term production target of 30mt each year and in light of the weak coal price environment, it will focus on lower cost pits and defer some of its expansion plans.

The London listed Indonesian group said it has been hit by weaker coal prices, particularly during the second half of the year. As a result, it said realised selling prices for the year are expected to be around $70.0/t compared to $81.4/t for 2011.

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