First,
assuming the 27 million ton run rate, we are approximately 80% contract for 2020 or 21.4 million tons. Approximately 34% of the contracted tons are earmarked for the export markets and have a pricing floor above $45.52 per ton. Another 20% of the contracted tons are linked to our net back power prices.
Given that 2019 realizations are on those contracts are close to the floor price.
We could see an uplift in pricing on those tons if power prices normalize next year. The remainder of our contracted coal is in the domestic fixed price market where prices have been relatively stable.
Putting it all together
we do not expect to see a material decline in our per ton revenues in 2020 compared to 2019. Consistent with our past strategy we will provide more granular revenue per ton ranges when we provide the rest of our 2020 guidance, typically with a fourth quarter 2019 earnings release.
Now second,
on the cost front, we are seeing several positive trends that we expect to create tailwinds for us in 2020. First, inflationary pressures are beating on raw materials we purchased. Second Enlow Fork Mine recently commissioned a new portal which will reduce the travel time of our miners to their assigned working areas.
Third, the second half of 2020 and Enlow Fork will enter a new reserve area, which will result in lowered development costs going forward. Now, finally, on the capital spending front, we have significant optionality control the pace of spend, particularly with regard to our growth projects such as Itmann
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