Chinese media reported that China's top economic planner had granted approval to power plants to import coal without clearance restrictions, except for Australia.
Flourishing demand in China and the United States, higher freight costs and tight scrap supplies are expected to fuel further rises in prices of the metal.
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A series of deadly mining accidents has hit output, while self-imposed import restrictions -- including on key supplier Australia -- limit shipments from overseas.