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June 15, 2009 - BHP Billiton announced that terms for a significant portion of 2009 BHP Billiton metallurgical coal contracts have been concluded following settlements with key global customers.
Based on settlements to date, US$ FOB prices for prime metallurgical coal products are expected to decrease by approximately 58 per cent from 2008 levels.
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