Future of Yorkshire coke plant in doubt

HARGREAVES Services today said it is reviewing the future of its Monckton coke plant in Yorkshire.

The North East-based group said volatile coke markets and pricing has hampered the Barnsley plant's operations and it now may close the plant.

Hargreaves said that difficulties in the financial and commercial position of some producers and customers have added to the challenging trading conditions.

In a statement to the stock market, Hargreaves said: "The group has always recognised the importance of balancing risk w... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...

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