UPDATE: Colombian coal miner Cerrejon resumes ops, lifts force majeure

Colombian coal miner Cerrejon has lifted its force majeure declaration and restarted mine, rail and port operations from June 3, after supply shortages that had forced the company to suspend activities were resolved, Mysteel Global understands from multiple local newspaper reports.

The company declared force majeure on June 1 and suspended all operations due to a blockade initiated by local communities on May 23 that cut off essential supplies, including fuel. The blockade ended after authorities reached agreements with protesters, allowing the restoration of essential supplies. The force majeure was