The company, which continues to ship its coal to four different continents, sees its overall export markets remaining strong throughout the remainder of the year.

As for quarterly coal production, the company confirms earlier guidance of 14.4 to 14.8 million tons.

Consol said total coal shipments in the quarter have been strong, causing inventory to be drawn down to a level lower than what was expected.

US-based Consol Energy is a diversified fuel producer in the Appalachian Basin.