Group 1 - The Energy ETF (159930) opened with a gain of 0.59%, priced at 1.369 yuan [1] - Major holdings in the Energy ETF include China Shenhua, which rose by 10.01%, while China Petroleum fell by 0.12% [1] - The ETF's performance benchmark is the CSI Energy Index, managed by Huatai-PineBridge Fund Management Co., Ltd., with a return of 36.12% since its inception on August 23, 2013, and a return of 4.40% over the past month [1] Group 2 - Other notable stock movements include China Petrochemical rising by 0.18%, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry increasing by 1.07%, and Yanzhou Coal Mining up by 1.00% [1] - The ETF also saw gains from Jereh Oilfield Services (0.96%), China Coal Energy (1.15%), Shanxi Coking Coal (0.14%), and Meijin Energy (1.31%) [1]

Core Viewpoint - Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited (兖矿能源) has signed an "Implementation Agreement" and "Equity Subscription Agreement" with Highfield Resources Limited, indicating a strategic investment move to acquire new shares through asset injection and cash subscription [1] Group 1 - The agreement with Highfield Resources is set to be executed on September 23, 2024, highlighting a future commitment to the partnership [1] - Highfield Resources has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd. and EMR Capital, which involves a cash subscription of approximately $300 million to become the largest shareholder of Highfield Resources [1] - Qinghai Salt Lake has notified Yanzhou Coal Mining that it will not proceed with the subscription transaction outlined in the memorandum of understanding [1]

格隆汇8月18日丨兖矿能源(01171.HK)发布公告，有关公司与高地资源正式签署《实施协议》及《股份 认购协议》，以及高地资源、青海盐湖、公司以及EMR Capital订立LOI。近日，公司收到青海盐湖通 知，彼等决定不进行LOI项下拟进行的青海盐湖认购交易。 本文作者可以追加内容哦 ! 公司与相关各方签署合作意向书及相关意见，是基于合作意愿签署的框架性、意向性的文件，各方并未 就青海盐湖认购交易签署正式合作协议文件。青海盐湖终止推进合作意向书项下交易不会对公司财务状 况和生产经营产生不利影响，不存在损害公司和中小股东利益的情形。追加内容 ...

格隆汇8月18日丨兖矿能源(01171.HK)发布公告，有关公司与高地资源正式签署《实施协议》及《股份 认购协议》，以及高地资源、青海盐湖、公司以及EMR Capital订立LOI。近日，公司收到青海盐湖通 知，彼等决定不进行LOI项下拟进行的青海盐湖认购交易。 公司与相关各方签署合作意向书及相关意见，是基于合作意愿签署的框架性、意向性的文件，各方并未 就青海盐湖认购交易签署正式合作协议文件。青海盐湖终止推进合作意向书项下交易不会对公司财务状 况和生产经营产生不利影响，不存在损害公司和中小股东利益的情形。 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告之內容概不負責，對其準確性或 完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示概不就因本公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等 內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 近日，本公司收到青海鹽湖通知，彼等決定不進行LOI項下擬進行的青海鹽湖認購交易。 本公司與相關各方簽署合作意向書及相關意見，是基於合作意願簽署的框架性、意向性的文件， 各方並未就青海鹽湖認購交易簽署正式合作協議文件。青海鹽湖終止推進合作意向書項下交易不 會對公司財務狀況和生產經營產生不利影響，不存在損害公司和中小股東利益的情形。 (在中華人民共和國註冊成立的股份有限公司) (股份代碼: 01171) 關於併購HIGHFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED的最新資料 本公告乃由兗礦能源集團股份有限公司（「本公司」）自願作出。 茲提述本公司日期為2024年9月23日及2025年5月12日的公告（「該等公告」），內容有關本公司 與高地資源正式簽署《實施協議》及《股份認購協議》，以及高地資源、青海鹽湖、本公司以及 EMR Capital訂立LOI。除另有界定者外，本公告所用詞彙與該等公告所界定者具有相同涵 ...

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" and maintained [9]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that the domestic raw coal production has turned negative year-on-year, with a significant increase in thermal power generation during the peak season. The report anticipates that the demand for thermal coal will remain resilient due to high temperatures and the upcoming "golden September and silver October" non-electric peak season, which may support continued price increases for thermal coal. The report also emphasizes the defensive allocation value of coal stocks due to their high dividend yield and low allocation in the current coal sector [2][12][25]. Supply Summary - Domestic raw coal production in July was 38.099 million tons, down 3.8% year-on-year and down 9.5% month-on-month. From January to July, the total production was 2.779 billion tons, up 3.8% year-on-year [6][15]. - The import of coal and lignite in July was 35.61 million tons, down 22.94% year-on-year but up 7.8% month-on-month. The cumulative import from January to July was 25.731 million tons, down 13.0% year-on-year [12][17]. Demand Summary - In July, thermal power generation increased by 4.3% year-on-year and 21.9% month-on-month, with total domestic power generation reaching 926.7 billion kWh, up 3.1% year-on-year and 16.4% month-on-month. The report notes that the demand for thermal coal is supported by high electricity consumption due to summer heat [25][26]. - The report indicates that the demand for non-electric coal, particularly in cement production, has decreased, with July cement output at 14.557 million tons, down 5.6% year-on-year [30][34]. Future Outlook - For thermal coal, the report expects continued upward price momentum due to sustained electricity demand driven by high temperatures and the upcoming non-electric peak season. Key factors to monitor include production checks and the sustainability of terminal demand [2][12]. - For coking coal, the report notes that supply is tight due to production controls and safety regulations, with short-term price stability expected. The report suggests that there may be opportunities for strategic allocation in coking coal following policy catalysts and the release of negative mid-term reports [2][12][35].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the coal mining industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The coal mining industry is experiencing a slow recovery in supply due to the impact of overproduction checks, with strong fundamentals in the coal market continuing [1][8] - The report highlights that the port coal prices have increased by 16 CNY/ton week-on-week, with prices in Shanxi and Inner Mongolia also rising [4][14] - The overall production recovery is cautious due to policies and maintenance issues, leading to tight supply conditions [4][14] Summary by Sections 1. Thermal Coal - Supply recovery remains limited, with port inventories decreasing and prices rising [14] - As of August 15, the Qinhuangdao port price for thermal coal reached 698 CNY/ton, up 16 CNY/ton week-on-week [15] - The production capacity utilization in the Sanxi region slightly increased by 0.13 percentage points [20] 2. Coking Coal - The production capacity utilization for coking coal decreased by 0.62 percentage points due to safety and overproduction checks [39] - The average customs clearance at Ganqimaodu port was 1,081 trucks, down 69 trucks week-on-week [43] - Coking coal prices at the port remained stable at 1,610 CNY/ton as of August 15 [40] 3. Coke - The demand for coke remains strong, with inventory levels at a yearly low [49] - The average profit per ton of coke increased to approximately 20 CNY/ton, up 36 CNY/ton week-on-week [53] - The production rate of independent coking plants was 74.15%, with a slight increase [56] 4. Anthracite - Anthracite prices remained stable, with the price for small blocks at 900 CNY/ton as of August 15 [69] - The demand from downstream power plants is stable, providing support for the market [69] 5. Key Companies and Investment Logic - The report emphasizes the investment value of leading coal companies, highlighting their strong cash flow and profitability [8] - Recommended stocks include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yanzhou Coal, among others [9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the coal industry, indicating an "Overweight" rating for the sector, suggesting it will outperform the overall market [2][34]. Core Insights - The coal prices are expected to rise due to tight supply conditions and recovering demand during the peak summer season. The report highlights that the average daily output of coal from the four ports in the Bohai Rim has increased, while the inventory levels have decreased, indicating a tightening supply [2][17]. - The report emphasizes the stability in thermal coal prices, with specific price increases noted for various grades of coal. For instance, the price for Q4500 thermal coal at Qinhuangdao port rose to 559 CNY/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase [2][8]. - The report identifies key companies for investment, recommending stable, high-dividend stocks such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and China Coal Energy, as well as undervalued stocks like Shanxi Coking Coal and Lu'an Environmental Energy [2][29]. Summary by Sections 1. Recent Industry Policies and Dynamics - The report discusses the successful trial operation of a major acetic acid production project in Xinjiang, which is expected to enhance the local coal chemical industry [7]. - It also mentions ongoing safety inspections in coal mines across various regions to ensure compliance with safety standards [7]. 2. Domestic Thermal Coal Prices - As of August 15, thermal coal prices have shown an upward trend, with specific increases noted in various regions. For example, the price for 5500 kcal weakly caking coal in Datong increased by 15 CNY/ton [8][11]. 3. International Oil Prices - Brent crude oil prices have decreased, with a reported price of 65.85 USD/barrel as of August 15, reflecting a decline of 1.11% [14]. 4. Bohai Rim Port Inventory - The report notes a decrease in coal inventory at Bohai Rim ports, with a total inventory of 23.635 million tons as of August 15, down 4.15% from the previous week [17][22]. 5. Domestic Coastal Freight Rates - Domestic coastal freight rates have increased, with an average rate of 39.24 CNY/ton reported as of August 15, marking a rise of 6.78% [24]. 6. Key Company Valuation Table - The report includes a valuation table for key companies in the coal sector, providing insights into their stock prices and market capitalizations as of August 15 [29].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [2] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that thermal coal prices are expected to surpass 700 yuan, aiming for 750 yuan, with a stable coal layout [4][13] - The current thermal coal price has rebounded to 698 yuan per ton as of August 15, 2025, up 14.61% from the lowest price of 609 yuan earlier this year [4][5] - The report highlights that the fundamentals for thermal coal remain positive, with supply constraints and high demand during the summer season [4][5] Summary by Relevant Sections Thermal Coal Market - As of August 15, 2025, the Qinhuangdao Q5500 thermal coal price is 698 yuan per ton, with a year-to-date increase of 14.61% [4] - The operating rate of coal mines in the main production areas (Shanxi, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia) is at 80.8%, which is relatively low for the year [4] - Port inventories have decreased to 23.635 million tons, down 28.73% from the highest inventory of 33.163 million tons earlier this year [4] Coking Coal Market - As of August 15, 2025, the price of main coking coal at Jingtang Port is 1610 yuan per ton, rebounding from a low of 1230 yuan in early July, representing a cumulative increase of 71.07% [4][5] - The report notes that the coking coal market is characterized by strong expectations but weak realities, with supply tightening due to regulatory measures [4][5] Investment Logic - The report suggests that both thermal and coking coal prices have reached a turning point, with thermal coal expected to recover to long-term contract prices [5][13] - The first target price for thermal coal is around 670 yuan, with expectations to reach 700 yuan and potentially 750 yuan in the future [5][13] - Coking coal prices are determined more by supply and demand fundamentals, with target prices set based on the ratio of coking coal to thermal coal prices [5][13] Investment Recommendations - The report identifies four main lines for investment in the coal sector: 1. Cycle logic: Companies like Jinko Coal and Yancoal 2. Dividend logic: China Shenhua and China Coal Energy 3. Diversified aluminum elasticity: Shenhua Energy and Electric Power Investment 4. Growth logic: New集 Energy and Guanghui Energy [6][14]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal and fuel consumption industry [10]. Core Insights - Recent expectations of steel production restrictions have raised concerns about a potential decline in coking coal demand, which could suppress coking coal prices. However, historical data suggests that administrative production restrictions often lead to a rapid recovery in steel mill profits, reducing their willingness to pressure upstream material prices, resulting in a co-resonance price increase for both steel and coking coal. If steel production is reduced due to significant losses, both steel and coking coal prices tend to decline together [2][7]. - Looking ahead to 2025, steel mill profits remain favorable, and the motivation for voluntary production cuts is low. If administrative production cuts occur, there is potential for a co-resonance price increase in coking coal, leading to absolute returns in the equity sector [2][7]. Summary by Sections Recent Tracking - The coal index (Yangtze) fell by 0.81%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.18 percentage points, ranking 30th out of 32 industries. As of August 15, the market price for Qinhuangdao thermal coal was 698 CNY/ton, up by 16 CNY/ton week-on-week. The price for main coking coal at Jingtang Port remained stable at 1610 CNY/ton [6][21]. - The supply of coking coal is tight due to production control measures and stricter safety regulations ahead of military parades, which may support prices in the short term [6][22]. Market Performance - The report highlights that the coal sector has seen a decline of 0.81% in the past week, with the thermal coal index down by 0.93% and the coking coal index down by 0.55% [21][27]. - The report also notes that the coal sector has increased by 4.80% over the past month and by 3.41% over the past year [29]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and potential for improvement, including: 1. Elastic stocks: Yanzhou Coal Mining Company, Jinneng Holding, Huayang Co., Lu'an Environmental Energy, Pingmei Shenma Energy, and Huaibei Mining. 2. Long-term stable profit leaders: China Coal Energy, China Shenhua Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry. 3. Transition growth: Electric Power Investment [8]. Company Highlights - China Shenhua plans to acquire assets from the State Energy Group and raise funds through a share issuance [70]. - Jizhong Energy reported a 27.87% decline in revenue for the first half of 2025 [71]. - Lu'an Environmental Energy's coal production in July decreased by 9.13% year-on-year [72].