Global trends shaping thermal and metallurgical coal markets

The 2026 McCloskey Coal Conference of the Americas returns to Cartagena on March 10-12, 2026 to bring together national and international industries, government representatives, and experts in thermal coal, met coal, met coke, steel, power and ESG.

Colombia is at a unique moment: with the 2026 presidential elections around the corner after three turbulent years under the current administration, the coal industry is anticipating change and improvements in collaboration between the private sector and the government.

Globally, pricing has put pressure on most suppliers, while only Colombia’s major producers have shown supply restraint on the thermal side. While met coke producers have significantly cut production, new opportunities have emerged for Colombian suppliers in anthracite and PCI markets.

Critical themes to discuss includes:

– Drivers and challenges for the global thermal coal and coke markets in 2026 and beyond
– The evolving nature of PCI and anthracite markets in Colombia
– Steel dynamics in Latin America
– Geopolitical and financial risks affecting both thermal and met coal
– What are the real impacts from U.S. tariffs and import quotas
– Is the world moving to energy addition rather than energy transition
– Is funding, finance and investment becoming more available, how is ESG changing
– The growth of global data centers and electrification of transport and its impact on demand

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