In 2017, the coal industry experienced a significant rebound driven by shifting US energy policies and a focus on both thermal and metallurgical (met) coal. Key stocks like and Alliance Resource Partners were major focal points for investors as they navigated post-bankruptcy recoveries and policy-driven tailwinds. Top Coal Stocks to Watch in 2017 Peabody Energy (BTU)

: Investors increasingly distinguished between thermal coal (used for electricity) and metallurgical coal (used for steel), with the latter often viewed as having more robust long-term demand.

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: Despite the price drop, it remained a favored option for income-seeking investors due to its consistent dividend yields and position as a low-cost producer in the Illinois Basin. Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) -13.60% since 4 Jan 2017 As of 29 Apr, 1:30 pm GMT+5 • Disclaimer 4 Jan 2017 - 30 Dec 2017 Warrior Met Coal (HCC)

: Despite the 2017 rally, long-term uncertainty remained high due to ongoing competition from natural gas and renewable energy.

: A key player in metallurgical coal (used for steel production), which saw robust demand that began building in 2017.