In a June 18 Barchart article on coal prices, I concluded: Coal prices have been consolidating over the past year, but the current economic and geopolitical landscapes suggest that when prices break out of the tight trading band, they will likely move higher. On June 17, nearby ICE Newcastle coal futures prices were at the $135.15 per ton level, with coal futures for delivery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, at the $110.55 per ton level. In September 2024, the prices were slightly lower as crude oil and natural gas prices declined. Crude oil and natural gas prices move lower since mid-June 2024 …