Forget Oil! Matt Warder Says Coal Is the Real Play!

Matt Warder of Sea Wolf Research joins Steve Barton to deliver a sharp update on the coal market's evolving macro landscape. He explains how summer demand, LNG export growth, and rising U.S. power prices are shaping met and thermal coal pricing. Warder notes how Chinese steel production and potential capacity cuts are critical catalysts that could drive prices further, especially as restocking season approaches. Key companies discussed include Warrior Met Coal (HCC), Core Natural Resources (CNR), Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP), and Ramaco Resources (METC). Warder also shares his current positioning and views on equity performance, short interest, and risk strategies in the sector. He flags the importance of shareholder returns and highlights recent developments in the BTU–Anglo deal and the potential re-rating of Glencore. The episode touches on junior coal plays like Colonial Coal and Forge Resources, the return of Mongolian miners, and the unexpected conversation around restarting U.S. coal plants amid rising energy demand. Warder's analysis is deeply rooted in real-time data, technicals, and supply-demand fundamentals.   Connect with Matt Warder! Twitter: https://x.com/mfwarder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfwarder/ Substack: https://substack.com/@seawolfresearch   🔥 Key Topics Discussed ✅ Joe Mazumdar's transition from geologist to mining analyst ✅ Argentina's improving investment climate for mining ✅ Pan American and Abra Silver project outlooks ✅ Top commodities: gold, silver, copper, uranium ✅ M&A activity in Mexico and Latin America ✅ Benefits of royalty and streaming models ✅ Exploration strategy and risk for new investors ✅ Origin Royalty's growth and market success ✅ What's inside the Exploration Insights newsletter   If you found value in today's breakdown, please give this video a thumbs up, share it with friends, and don't forget to subscribe for weekly market insights. Join the discussion in the comments, and check out our free and premium content on the Rule Classroom for exclusive investment insights! If you would like to support the show, you can do so through a donation here or on YouTube Supers: https://paypal.me/InittoWinitLLC?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Stay tuned for our next guest and happy investing!   Affiliates /Tools for Success that I Love and find Helpful: Join Our Free Newsletter  Rule Symposium 2025 (Livestream Replay)  Rule Classroom (Free)  Rule Classroom Plus (2 Free Months)  TradingView (Free)  Lobo's Weekly Recap (Free)  Uranium Newsletter    Chapters: 00:00 Welcome back with Matt Warder from Sea Wolf Research  05:46 LNG exports and U.S. natural gas impact on coal  07:14 Thermal coal demand and oil price connection  07:49 China steel exports and met coal implications  15:29 Warrior Met Coal macro and chart breakdown  18:07 Coal stock trend analysis and market sentiment  19:31 Warrior vs AMR outlook and Blue Creek update  21:46 NRP capital returns and shareholder expectations  23:20 BTU macro outlook and asset deal discussion  30:28 BTU valuation scenarios with and without Anglo assets  31:09 Whitehaven and Australian coal stock perspectives  35:31 Colonial Coal sale outlook and valuation  37:09 AMR acquisition speculation and buyer hesitation  37:59 Forge Resources intro and strategic role  41:44 Junior coal exploration landscape and prospects  42:56 Emerging market coal players and national strategy  46:31 Glencore positioning and Elk Valley earnout  48:45 U.S. coal plant restarts and electricity supply  54:03 Best coal stock pick for retail investors  56:43 LNG exposure and energy sector plays  59:35 Alliance Resource Partners investment view  01:02:40 Final thoughts and coal market outlook    DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial advisor. This is not financial advice. I only express my opinion based on my experience, and your experience may be different. These videos are for educational and motivational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Do your own due diligence. Every investment and bet comes with the risk that your capital could go to zero. WHAT I DO: I spread out my investments. It's not all on one thing. For every bet that I make, I devote one hour of study per month to that investment. I keep the number of bets to what I can feasibly study. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, the show may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, this does not impact my opinion. I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because I am looking for the small commission. Thank you for using the links.   #CoalMarket #LNG #MattWarder #WarriorMetCoal #CoreNaturalResources #PeabodyEnergy #Glencore #Ramaco #MetCoal #EnergyCrisis #Commodities #ChinaSteel #RareEarths #ForgeResources #Uranium #NaturalGas #Bitcoin #InItToWinIt #SteveBarton