Drax reveals trading conditions have improved

Drax, which runs a coal-fired power station in North Yorkshire, has cheered investors with news that since its half year results at the end of July, its trading conditions have generally improved, with full year expectations unchanged on the back of a continued good operating performance.

Drax, which runs a coal-fired power station in North Yorkshire, has cheered investors with news that since its half year results at the end of July, its trading conditions have generally improved, with full year expectations unchanged on the back of a continued good operating performance.

However, the domestic coal market, where some of its suppliers continue to face challenges, has continued to result in tough market conditions.

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