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SCoTA Specifications and Definitions

The tables below summarise the coal quality specifications as listed in SCoTA.

Please note that this information is a synopsis only and should only be used in conjunction with SCoTA. You can download the contractdownload the contract in full by becoming a Licensed User.

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DES ARA 5700

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NEWC

Specifications
Calorific Value Basis (kcal/kg NCV)	6,000
Calorific Value Min (kcal/kg NCV)	5,850
Total Moisture (ARB)	15.0% Max
Volatile Matter Min (ARB)	27.0%
Volatile Matter Max (ARB)	35.0%
Ash (ARB)	14.0% Max
Sulphur (ARB)	0.75% Max
Selenium (DB)	2 ppm Max
Boron (DB) (typical)	60 ppm
Calcium Oxide in Ash (DB)	7.0% Max
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)	45 – 70
Nominal Topsize	50 mm
Size restriction	No more than 30% (by weight) of the Shipment shall pass a 2mm square mesh screen (not applicable for train assembled cargoes)

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NCIG

Specifications
Calorific Value Basis (kcal/kg NCV)	6,000
Calorific Value Min (kcal/kg NCV)	5,850
Total Moisture (ARB)	15.0% Max
Volatile Matter Min (ARB)	27.0%
Volatile Matter Max (ARB)	35.0%
Ash (ARB)	14.0% Max
Sulphur(ARB)	0.75% Max
Selenium (ARB)	2 ppm Max
Boron (DB) (typical)	60 ppm
Calcium Oxide in Ash (DB)	7.0% Max
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)	45 – 70
Nominal Topsize	50 mm
Size restriction	No more than 30% (by weight) of the Shipment shall pass a 2mm square mesh screen (not applicable for train assembled cargoes)

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High Ash Australia (HA Aus)

Specifications
Calorific Value Basis (kcal/kg NCV)	5,500
Calorific Value Min (kcal/kg NCV)	5,300
Total Moisture (ARB)	15.0% Max
Volatile Matter Min (ADB)	23.0%
Volatile Matter Max (ADB)	32.0%
Ash (ARB)	23.0% Max
Sulphur (ADB)	1.0% Max
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)	45 – 70
Nominal Topsize	50 mm
IDT	Min 1,200 °C in a reducing atmosphere
Chlorine (DB)	0.3% Max
Fluorine (DB)	200µg/g Max
Phosphorous (DB)	0.15% Max
Mercury (DB)	0.6µg/g Max
Arsenic (DB)	80µg/g Max
Size restriction	No more than 30% (by weight) of the Shipment shall pass a 2mm square mesh screen (not applicable for train assembled cargoes)

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RB1

Specifications
Calorific Value Basis (kcal/kg NCV)	6,000
Calorific Value Min (kcal/kg NCV)	5,850
Total Moisture (ARB)	12.0% Max
Volatile Matter (ARB)	22.0% Min
Ash (ARB)	15.0% Max
Sulphur (ARB)	1.0% Max
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)	45 – 70
Nominal Topsize	50 mm
IDT	Min 1,250 °C in a reducing atmosphere
Calcium Oxide in Ash (DB)	12.0% Max

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RB2 5700

Specifications
Calorific Value Basis (kcal/kg NCV)	6,000
Calorific Value Min (kcal/kg NCV)	5,700
Total Moisture (ARB)	13.0% Max
Volatile Matter (ARB)	21.0% Min
Ash (ARB)	17.0% Max
Sulphur (ARB)	1.0% Max
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)	45 – 70
Nominal Topsize	50 mm
IDT	Min 1,250 °C in a reducing atmosphere

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RB3

Specifications
Calorific Value Basis (kcal/kg NCV)	5,500
Calorific Value Min (kcal/kg NCV)	5,300
Total Moisture (ARB)	14.0% Max
Volatile Matter (ARB)	20.0% Min
Ash (ARB)	23.0% Max
Sulphur (ARB)	1.0% Max
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)	45 – 70
Nominal Topsize	50 mm
IDT	Min 1,150 °C in a reducing atmosphere

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RB4 4800

Specifications
Calorific Value Basis (kcal/kg NCV)	4,800
Calorific Value Min (kcal/kg NCV)	4,500
Total Moisture (ARB)	14.0% Max
Volatile Matter (ARB)	18.0% Min
Ash (ARB)	32.0% Max
Sulphur (ARB)	1.2% Max
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)	45 - 70
Nominal Topsize	50 mm
IDT	Min 1,150 °C in a reducing atmosphere

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FOB INDO 3800

	Typical	Rejection
Calorific Value Min (kcal/kg NCV)	3,800	Min 3,500
Calorific Value (kcal/kg GAR)	4,200
Total Moisture (ARB)	36%	Max 39%
Inherent Moisture (ADB)	12%
Volatile Matter (ADB)	40%	35 – 45%
Ash (ADB)	6%	Max 8%
Sulphur (ADB)	0.4%	Max 0.5%
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)	50
IDT (°C)	1,150
Sizing 0-75mm	95%	<90%
Chlorine (DB)		Max 0.3%
Fluorine (DB)		Max 200µg/g
Phosphorus (DB)		Max 0.15%
Mercury (DB)		Max 0.6µg/g
Arsenic (DB)		Max 80µg/g

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COL 5700

Specifications
Calorific Value Basis (kcal/kg NCV)	6,000
Calorific Value Min (kcal/kg NCV)	5,700
Total Moisture (ARB)	17.0% Max
Volatile Matter Min (ARB)	31.0%
Volatile Matter Max (ARB)	37.0%
Volatile Matter (DAF)	48.0% Max
Ash (ARB)	12.0% Max
Sulphur (ARB)	0.85% Max
Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)	45 – 70
IDT	Min 1,150 °C in a reducing atmosphere
Nominal Topsize	50 mm

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HCCA FOB Australia Metallurgical Coal

¹ Calculated CSR = globalCOAL HCCA MV CSR formula:
s 425.4*MMR-150.2*(MMR)²+4.87*Log(MF)^†-12.35*MBI^‡+2.58*MBI^‡*Log(MF)^†-237.6

^† Log(MF) = Log₁₀ (Maximum Fluidity). Log (MF) of >3.50 must be entered as 3.50
^‡ Modified Basicity Index (MBI) = ((Fe₂O₃+K₂O+Na₂O+CaO+MgO) / (SiO₂+Al₂O₃)) x Ash (db) / (100-VM (db)) x 100

globalCOAL clients can use our Met Coal Calculators to help calculate CSR and the final price of coal delivered.

The following Brands are deliverable under the specification for HCCA Prime Transactions:
Goonyella, Moranbah North, Illawarra, Oaky Creek, North Goonyella, Caval Ridge, Peak Downs North, Wollombi, Riverside, Goonyella C
Each is a "HCCA Prime Metallurgical Coal", as defined in the HCCA RSS.

The following Brands are deliverable under the specifications for HCCA Branded Transactions:
Goonyella. Moranbah North, Illawarra, Oaky Creek and North Goonyella.

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HCCLV FOB Australia Metallurgical Coal

Unlike other globalCOAL specifications, the HCCLV RSS does not prescribe rejection limits. Instead, the Seller must deliver one of the allowable brands, for which typical specifications are widely available, and evidence the Brand on the shipping documentation.

HCCLV deliverable Brands, as of 9 October 2019:

• Saraji – see typical Brand specification^*
• Peak Downs – see typical Brand specification^*

Price adjustments will apply on the following parameters:

	Basis	Price Adj +/-	Per	From Basis
Total Moisture (AR)	10.0%	1.0%	1.0%	10.0%
Ash (AD)	10.5%	1.4%	1%	10.5%
Total Sulphur (AD)	0.60%	1.2%	0.1%	0.60%

^*These links to external sources are provided as reference only and are current as of 9 October 2019

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