Until now it is estimated U.S. coal production totaled about 9.1 million short tons (MMst) 27%lower than last year.
East of mississippi river totaled 3.7 MMst
West of mississippi river totaled 5.4 MMst
The supply of both types of coal is expected to decline as production from Appalachia falls from 201.5 million tons in 2018 to 170.1 million tons in 2020.
