For more than 20 years, “Resource-Net” has been researching the international markets for metallurgical coke and coal, as well as for anthracite. We are the only market-research organization worldwide to specialize exclusively in the area of carbon reductants. 

Over this period, we have compiled what is almost certainly the largest collection anywhere of market-related information on anthracite, metallurgical coal and metallurgical coke, included in which is:

• Detailed information on capacities of coke plants worldwide;
• Historical production and demand data by country for coke, coking coal and anthracite;
• Trade and other industry statistics from multiple sources;
• Information on more than 200 companies involved with these commodity sectors (annual reports, company/product literature etc);
• An extensive number of conference presentations, both commercial and technical in nature;
• Published literature on the steel industry and commodity sectors;
• Historical price indications for coke, coking coal and anthracite going back several decades, both from our own research and other published sources.

We maintain a data-base of worldwide contacts (numbering almost 1000) in these market sectors, many of whom are long-term customers for our research services. These include producers, traders and end-users of coke and anthracite, as well as industry associations, experts in related industry sectors, and government bodies. In addition, we have extensive background data on the key anthracite and coke consuming sectors, such as the steel industry, cupolas for iron foundries and stone wool, non-ferrous metals, ferro-alloys, soda ash etc.  

“Resource-Net” can rightly claim to be among the leading sources of market data and intelligence on these commodities worldwide! Supported by the above background information and experience, we offer research reports on the coke, coking coal and anthracite markets under annual paid subscription. While “price discovery” is a key feature of our reports, they also include developments in the coke industry that often go unreported by other commodity media.

The 200+ subscribers located worldwide to our services include:

• Resource companies;
• Coke and steel producers;
• Suppliers of services to the coking industry;
• Commodity traders and shippers;
• Consumers of coke and anthracite in the chemical and metallurgical industries;
• Iron foundries and stone wool producers, consuming foundry coke;
• Consultants to the steel and other coke-consuming industries;
• Financial institutions with an interest in coke, metallurgical coal or anthracite.

So if you have a significant interest in coke, coking coal and/or anthracite, you should consider subscribing to our research and joining our international community! On this website can be found details of the research reports available from us. Compared to similar research services, our subscription costs are fixed, moderate and transparent. Samples are available on request. We invite you to make contact and are happy to answer any questions you may have.