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Ferrous supply chain reeling amid unprecedented hike in steel, iron ore prices

Platts 62% Fe IODEX jumped a whopping $10.70/dry mt (or 20%), its largest daily hike ever, to reach $64.20/mt.

U.S. coal exports declined 23% in 2015, as coal imports remained steady

(Mon, 07 Mar 2016) The United States remains a net exporter of coal, exporting 74.0 million short tons (MMst) and importing 11 MMst in 2015. Coal exports fell for the third consecutive year in 2015, ending the year 23 MMst lower than in 2014 and more than 50 MMst less than the record volume of coal exported in 2012. Slower growth in world coal demand, lower international coal prices, and higher coal output in other coal-exporting countries contributed to the decline in U.S. coal exports.

UPDATE 2-Oil jumps as traders close short positions, US producers cut rig count

* U.S. rig count down for 11th straight week to lowest since 2009

Oil rises as traders shut down short positions, U.S. producers cut rig count

* U.S.

China's CO2 emissions may have peaked in 2014 - study

BEIJING, March 7 (Reuters) - China's carbon emissions, by far the world's highest, may have peaked in 2014, according to a study published on Monday, potentially putting Beijing under pressure to toughen its climate pledges.

Ecopetrol unveils plans for Barrancabermeja refinery for period 2016-2020

Ecopetrol reports that its Board of Directors have approved a 2016-2020 road map for the Barrancabermeja Refinery, with the objective of maximizing its long-term competitiveness and sustainability, as established in Ecopetrol's strategic plan announced in May 2015.

UPDATE 2-EDF CFO resigns over Hinkley Point project - source

* UK, French governments said Hinkley Point is crucial (Adds source comment, details on EDF finances)

Pipe dreams: Gazprom courts southern Europe to exclude Ukraine

MILAN, March 6 (Reuters) - Russia's Gazprom is counting on its deep natural gas ties with Italy to revive plans aimed at bypassing Ukraine as a transit state for politically sensitive gas shipments to Europe.

EDF CFO resigns over Hinkley Point project - source

PARIS, March 6 (Reuters) - French utility EDF's Finance Director Thomas Piquemal has resigned over the company's plan to build two nuclear reactors in Hinkley Point, Britain, a source familiar with the situation said on Sunday.

UPDATE 2-Renzi says won't send troops to Libya for now; freed Italian hostages fly home

* Renzi denies suggestions Rome could deploy up to 5,000 troops

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