Hi all, it’s Jackie here in Sydney. I hope you had (or are still having) a restful break. We’re looking at how China is considering easing its ban on Australian coal imports. But first…
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Coal talks. China is weighing plans to resume some imports of Australian coal after a more than two-year ban as ties between the nations improve. The National Development and Reform Commission held talks Tuesday on proposals to allow four major importers to make new purchases this year, people familiar said.