Russia's coal output dips slightly in April

Russia's production of all types of coal for all uses reached 35.7 million tonnes in April, down 1.3% on month and 1.5% on year, according to the latest data from the Russian Federal Statistics Service (Rosstat).

Hard coal output in April reached 27.4 million tonnes, edging up 0.1% on month and 0.9% on year. By type, coking coal output rose 0.5% from March and by 1.7% from April last year to 9 million tonnes. Anthracite production dropped 9% on month and 1.4% on year to