How much is coal worth today?

Answer 1

Coal comes in many types - for many uses.

Thermal Coal: Primary for Power Generation - can be as affordable as $13.25 per ton

Metallurgical Coal: Primary for Manufacturing

Cost as much as $300+ per ton

Difference: Based in the energy content

measured in BTU's - British Thermal Units

Low: 8,400 Btu's per Pound

High: 15,000 Btu's per Pound

Most often thermal coal cost less than Rail Road rates to carry the coal to power plants / other facilities