Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [2] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that thermal coal prices are rebounding, aiming for a target of 750 CNY per ton, with a current price of 704 CNY per ton as of August 22, 2025, reflecting a 15.6% increase from the lowest price of 609 CNY per ton earlier this year [4][5] - The report emphasizes that both thermal coal and coking coal prices have reached a turning point, with expectations for further price recovery [5][13] Summary by Sections Thermal Coal Market - As of August 22, 2025, the Qinhuangdao Q5500 thermal coal price is 704 CNY/ton, with a 15.6% increase from the year's lowest price of 609 CNY/ton [4] - The operating rate of 442 coal mines in Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia is 81.7%, indicating a relatively low supply level [4] - Port inventories have decreased by 29.82% from the highest level of 3,316.3 million tons earlier this year to 2,327.4 million tons [4] - The daily consumption of coal remains high during the summer, with the methanol operating rate at 80.65%, reflecting strong demand [4] Coking Coal Market - The price of coking coal at the Jing Tang Port is 1,610 CNY/ton, rebounding from a low of 1,230 CNY/ton in early July, with a significant increase of 61.61% in futures prices [4][5] - The report notes a tightening supply expectation due to regulatory measures on overproduction in coal mines [5] Investment Logic - The report suggests that the current thermal coal price has surpassed the second target price of around 700 CNY, with expectations to reach the third target price of 750 CNY, which is the breakeven point for coal and power generation companies [5][13] - Coking coal prices are expected to be influenced 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 investment lines in the coal sector: 1. Cycle logic: Companies like Jinko Coal and Yancoal 2. Dividend logic: Companies like China Shenhua and China Coal Energy 3. Diversified aluminum elasticity: Companies like Shenhua Holdings and Electric Power Investment 4. Growth logic: Companies like Xinji Energy and Guanghui Energy [6][14]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The social inventory of coal continues to decline, and the significant rise in futures prices boosts market confidence [6] - The coal sector has shown a mixed performance, with the CITIC coal industry index rising by 1.23%, underperforming the CSI 300 index which increased by 4.18% [2] - The coal supply-demand balance is improving, with a slight decrease in coal prices during the off-season, while coking coal production may see a marginal improvement due to environmental factors [6] Summary by Sections Coal Market Performance - As of August 22, 2025, the average daily coal sales of monitored enterprises were 7.08 million tons, a week-on-week decrease of 1.1% and a year-on-year decrease of 0.7% [2] - The total coal inventory of monitored enterprises (including port storage) was 26.71 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 2% and a year-on-year decrease of 0.8% [2] Price Trends - The price of thermal coal (Q5500K) in the Bohai Rim was 671 CNY/ton, a week-on-week increase of 0.15% [3] - The price of coking coal at major ports remained stable, while the futures settlement price for coking coal was 1,141.5 CNY/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 6.7% [4] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on high-dividend thermal coal companies and turnaround coking coal companies, with specific recommendations for companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and others [6] - The overall coal supply-demand structure is expected to improve, with a gradual balance in supply and demand in the second half of the year [6]

Group 1 - The coal mining sector increased by 0.68% on August 20, with Anyuan Coal Industry leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3766.21, up 1.04%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11926.74, up 0.89% [1] - Anyuan Coal Industry's closing price was 6.68, reflecting a 6.37% increase, with a trading volume of 970,300 shares and a transaction value of 638 million yuan [1] Group 2 - The coal mining sector experienced a net outflow of 257 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 56.08 million yuan [2] - Major stocks in the coal mining sector showed varied performance, with Yanzhou Coal Mining Company and China Shenhua Energy receiving significant net inflows from retail investors [3] - The trading data indicates that while some companies like Anyuan Coal Industry faced net outflows from institutional investors, others like Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry experienced net inflows from speculative funds [3]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - Coal inventory has decreased year-on-year for the first time, indicating a continuous improvement in the fundamentals of the coal industry [1] - The coal sector has underperformed compared to the CSI 300 index, with a decline of 0.77% as of August 15, 2025, while the CSI 300 index rose by 2.37% [2] - Key monitored enterprises reported an average daily coal sales volume of 7.15 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 1.9% and a year-on-year increase of 5.3% [2] - The total coal inventory of key monitored enterprises was 26.18 million tons as of August 14, 2025, a week-on-week decrease of 5.9% and a year-on-year decrease of 3.1% [2] - The supply-demand balance in the coal market is improving, with significant price increases for thermal coal and potential marginal improvements in the coking coal sector due to environmental factors [6] Summary by Sections Thermal Coal Industry Chain - As of August 15, 2025, the price index for thermal coal (Q5500K) in the Bohai Rim was 670 CNY/ton, a week-on-week increase of 0.3% [3] - The average daily sales volume of thermal coal increased by 0.6% week-on-week [2] Coking Coal Industry Chain - The main coking coal price at Jingtang Port was 1,630 CNY/ton, unchanged week-on-week [4] - The inventory of coking coal at Jingtang Port decreased by 5.4% week-on-week [4] Coal Chemical Industry Chain - The price of methanol in East China was 2,354.55 CNY/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 38.86 CNY/ton [5] - The price of urea in Henan was 1,700 CNY/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 50 CNY/ton [5] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on high-dividend thermal coal companies and coking coal companies undergoing turnaround [6] - Key companies to watch include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and Yanzhou Coal Mining Company for thermal coal; and Huabei Mining, Shanxi Coking Coal, and Lu'an Environmental Energy for coking coal [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the coal mining industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The coal mining industry is experiencing a supply-demand match, leading to a continuous increase in coal prices. As of August 8, 2025, the spot price of thermal coal at ports rose by 19 CNY/ton to 682 CNY/ton. The average daily inflow to the four ports in the Bohai Rim increased by 79,900 tons week-on-week, a growth of 5.19%. However, the average daily outflow decreased by 258,000 tons, a decline of 13.92%, indicating a stable supply with rising demand due to high temperatures [1][2][28] - The report suggests that the coal industry has entered a peak season due to sustained high temperatures, with continued growth in residential and industrial electricity consumption. It is anticipated that with stable supply and rising demand, coal prices may further increase [1][2] Summary by Sections 1. Weekly Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.45% to 3635.13 points during the week of August 4 to August 8, 2025. The coal sector index increased by 3.02% to 2699.31 points, with a trading volume of 39.022 billion CNY, down 30.02% from the previous week [10][12] 2. Domestic Coal Prices - As of August 8, 2025, the price of thermal coal in major production areas showed a steady increase. For instance, the price of 5500 kcal thermal coal in Datong rose by 13 CNY/ton to 585 CNY/ton, while the price of 6000 kcal thermal coal in Yanzhou increased by 20 CNY/ton to 970 CNY/ton [17][22] 3. Inventory and Shipping - The average daily coal inflow to the Bohai Rim ports was 1.6194 million tons, up 5.19% week-on-week, while the outflow was 1.5951 million tons, down 13.92%. The total inventory at the ports decreased by 0.28% to 24.659 million tons [28][32] 4. Recommendations - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the influx of insurance funds and suggests focusing on resource stocks. It recommends specific coal companies such as Haohua Energy and Guanghui Energy as potential investment targets due to their low valuations and elasticity [2][37]

Group 1 - The coal sector experienced a day of fluctuating rebounds on August 6, with notable increases in stock prices [1] - Jinko Coal Industry saw a rise of over 7%, while Shanxi Coal International and Shaanxi Coal Industry both increased by over 5% [1] - Other companies such as Huayang Co., Haohua Energy, Yanzhou Coal Mining, and Pingmei Shenma also reported significant gains [1]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - Shenhua plans to acquire group assets, and coal prices are expected to rise in August. Domestic power plants maintain daily coal consumption, leading to continued price increases. The coal association has advocated for controlling production and improving quality, while the Central Financial Committee emphasized the need to regulate low-price competition and promote the orderly exit of backward production capacity. The coking coal sector may see marginal improvements in performance due to environmental factors affecting capacity utilization, with supply and demand gradually balancing in the second half of the year [6][42]. Summary by Sections Coal Market Performance - The coal sector declined, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.81 percentage points, with a drop of 4.56% as of August 1, 2025. Among 37 stocks, Chengzhi Co. had the smallest decline at 0.89% [2]. - Key monitored enterprises reported an average daily coal sales volume of 6.64 million tons from July 25 to July 31, 2025, a week-on-week decrease of 6.9% but a year-on-year increase of 0.1%. The total coal inventory was 28.87 million tons, down 5.5% week-on-week and up 15.1% year-on-year [2]. Price Trends - As of August 1, 2025, the price of thermal coal (Q5500K) in the Bohai Rim was 665 CNY/ton, up 0.15% week-on-week. The price of imported thermal coal was 763 CNY/ton, up 0.13% week-on-week. Prices at various ports, including Qinhuangdao and Huanghua, also saw increases [3]. - For coking coal, the main coking coal price at Jingtang Port was stable at 1,650 CNY/ton, while prices for metallurgical coke increased by 3.4% for first-grade and 3.94% for second-grade [4]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The cumulative coal sales volume for key monitored enterprises was 146.43 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.3%. Power and chemical industries saw coal consumption changes of -2.7% and +16.9% respectively [2][41]. - The chemical industry’s total coal consumption was reported at 21.39 million tons as of August 1, 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 16.9% [41]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on high-dividend thermal coal companies and turnaround coking coal companies. Key companies to watch include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and Yanzhou Coal Mining Company for thermal coal, and Huabei Mining and Shanxi Coking Coal for coking coal [6][42].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the coal mining industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector in the next 6 months [1]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that coal prices are on the rise due to inventory depletion and increased demand driven by high temperatures, suggesting a potential for further price increases [1]. - The average daily coal inflow to the four ports in the Bohai Rim decreased by 14.26% week-on-week, while the average daily outflow increased by 4.88%, indicating a tightening supply situation [1][25]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring insurance capital inflows and suggests that resource stocks, particularly in the coal sector, are likely to be favored due to ongoing solid premium income growth [2][33]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.06% during the week, while the coal sector index decreased by 2.13% [10]. - The average daily coal price at Qinhuangdao port rose by 10 CNY/ton to 663 CNY/ton [1][16]. 2. Supply and Demand Dynamics - Daily coal inflow to the Bohai Rim ports was 1.5396 million tons, down 25.61 tons week-on-week, while daily outflow was 1.8531 million tons, up 8.61 tons [25][28]. - The total coal inventory at the Bohai Rim ports decreased by 8.22% to 24.727 million tons [28]. 3. Price Trends - The report notes that the price of 5500 kcal thermal coal in Datong increased by 32 CNY/ton to 572 CNY/ton, while the price of 6000 kcal coal in Yanzhou rose by 20 CNY/ton to 950 CNY/ton [16]. - The coal price index for the Bohai Rim region increased by 1 CNY/ton to 665 CNY/ton [18]. 4. Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on elastic coal stocks, particularly Haohua Energy and Guanghui Energy, which are considered undervalued [2][33].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - Coal prices have rebounded significantly, with the central price level continuing to rise. Domestic power plants have increased daily coal consumption, leading to further price increases for both coking coal and thermal coal. The report emphasizes that the industry is supported by both policy and fundamental factors, maintaining a "Positive" rating for the coal sector [6][41]. Summary by Sections Coal Market Performance - The coal sector outperformed the CSI 300 index, with a weekly increase of 8% compared to a 1.69% rise in the index, resulting in a 6.31 percentage point outperformance. A total of 37 stocks in the sector saw price increases, with Lu'an Huanneng showing the highest weekly gain of 31.22% [2]. Key Data on Coal Sales and Inventory - The average daily coal sales for monitored enterprises from July 18 to July 24, 2025, were 7.14 million tons, a week-on-week decrease of 2.4% but a year-on-year increase of 3.4%. The total coal inventory (including port storage) was 30.55 million tons, down 2.3% week-on-week but up 20.5% year-on-year [2][8]. Thermal Coal Industry Chain - As of July 25, 2025, the price index for thermal coal (Q5500K) in the Bohai Rim was 664 CNY/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.15%. The inventory at Qinhuangdao port was 5.85 million tons, with a week-on-week increase of 70,000 tons [3]. Coking Coal Industry Chain - The main coking coal price at Jingtang Port was 1,650 CNY/ton, up 16.2% week-on-week. The inventory at Jingtang Port decreased by 11.16% week-on-week, while the total inventory at independent coking plants increased by 56.27% [4]. Coal Chemical Industry Chain - The price of Yanquan anthracite coal remained stable at 820 CNY/ton. The methanol market price in East China rose to 2,476.14 CNY/ton, an increase of 100.91 CNY/ton week-on-week [5]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on high-dividend thermal coal companies and coking coal companies undergoing turnaround. Key companies to watch include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and Huainan Mining for thermal coal, and Huai Bei Mining and Shanxi Coking Coal for coking coal [6][41].

Core Viewpoint - The coal sector is expected to benefit from a new round of anti-involution and capacity reduction measures initiated by the National Energy Administration, aimed at stabilizing coal supply and optimizing industry order [2][3][9]. Group 1: Policy Announcement - The National Energy Administration issued a notification on July 10, 2025, regarding the organization of coal mine production situation checks to promote stable and orderly coal supply [2][5]. - The notification indicates that the coal supply-demand situation has been generally loose this year, with prices continuously declining, leading some coal enterprises to produce beyond their announced capacity, disrupting market order [3][4]. Group 2: Inspection Scope and Requirements - The inspection will cover coal mines in eight provinces, including Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Anhui, focusing on whether the annual coal output exceeds announced capacity and if production plans are reasonable [5][6]. - Violations will be categorized and dealt with according to the nature and severity, with corrective actions mandated for companies exceeding production limits [6][7]. Group 3: Market Reaction and Investment Outlook - Following the announcement, the coal sector saw a significant increase, with a rise of over 6% on July 22, 2025, although it experienced a slight decline the following day [9][10]. - Analysts suggest that the anti-involution measures will help stabilize supply-demand relationships and optimize industry order, with high-quality coal companies still showing strong attributes such as high barriers to entry and cash flow [2][9]. - The current proportion of loss-making companies in the coal industry stands at 53.6%, significantly higher than 35% in 2016, indicating a pressing need for the anti-involution actions to restore profitability [9][11]. Group 4: Price Trends and Future Expectations - As of July 21, 2025, the price of Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal thermal coal was 642 RMB/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 12 RMB/ton, and a rebound of 27 RMB/ton from the yearly low [10]. - Analysts predict that with improved demand and more rational supply releases, coal prices are expected to rise further, creating a safer and more sustainable development environment for the industry [10][11].