Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Maintain Buy" [6] Core Viewpoints - The coal mining industry is expected to see improved demand and effective supply reduction, presenting a good investment opportunity since the beginning of the year [1] - In April 2025, the raw coal production decreased by 50 million tons month-on-month, with a total output of 390 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.8% [12][13] - The report anticipates a net increase in coal production of only 55 to 60 million tons in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 1.2% to 1.3%, indicating a continued slowdown compared to 2024 [1][12] Production Summary - In April 2025, the raw coal production was 390 million tons, with a daily average of 12.98 million tons [12][13] - The cumulative raw coal production from January to April 2025 reached 1.58 billion tons, showing a year-on-year increase of 6.6% [12] Import Summary - In April 2025, coal imports were 37.83 million tons, a decrease of 16.41% year-on-year and a 2.34% decrease month-on-month [2][16] - From January to April 2025, total coal imports amounted to 152.67 million tons, down 5.3% year-on-year [16] - The report forecasts that the total annual coal imports for 2025 may be around 385 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 4.9% [2][16] Demand Summary - In April 2025, the industrial power generation was 711.1 billion kWh, with a year-on-year growth of 0.9% [3][19] - The industrial thermal power generation saw a year-on-year decline of 2.3%, remaining consistent with the previous month [3][19] - Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power showed significant growth, with wind power increasing by 12.7% and solar power by 16.7% year-on-year [3][19][32] Investment Recommendations - Key recommended stocks include China Shenhua (H+A), China Coal Energy (H+A), and China Qinfa, among others [5][37] - The report emphasizes the importance of performance in stock selection, highlighting companies like Xinjie Energy and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [5][37]

Investment Rating - The coal industry maintains a rating of "Synchronize with the Market-A" [1] Core Viewpoints - The coal market is returning to supply-demand logic following the resolution of tariff disputes, with expectations of improved demand as summer approaches [1][8] - The report highlights that while coal prices are under pressure due to seasonal factors and inventory adjustments, the potential for recovery in non-electric coal demand exists as the international trade environment improves [8][81] Summary by Sections 1. Coal Industry Dynamic Data Tracking - **Thermal Coal**: Inventory levels are decreasing, and summer stocking demand is anticipated. As of May 16, the spot reference price for thermal coal in the Bohai Rim is 629 CNY/ton, with a weekly change of -2.18% [3][23] - **Metallurgical Coal**: The external trade environment is improving, and metallurgical coal continues to deplete inventories. The price for main coking coal at Jingtang Port is 1320 CNY/ton, unchanged from the previous week [4][35] - **Coking Steel Chain**: Increased operational rates have led to a slight decline in coking coal prices. The average price for first-grade metallurgical coke is 1480 CNY/ton, down 3.27% [5][54] - **Coal Transportation**: Increased stocking demand has stabilized coastal transportation prices, with the coastal coal transportation index at 661.75 points, up 3.34% [6][64] - **Coal-related Futures**: Downstream operational rates have decreased, leading to a decline in double焦期价 [66] 2. Coal Sector Market Review - The coal sector has rebounded alongside the broader market, outperforming major indices. The CITIC coal index closed at 3244.52 points, with a weekly change of +1.65% [7][71] 3. Industry News Summary - Recent government initiatives emphasize strengthening domestic circulation and enhancing the coal industry's clean and efficient utilization [79][80] - The construction of a new cross-border railway between China and Mongolia is expected to significantly boost coal exports from Mongolia, reshaping trade dynamics [80] 4. Important Announcements from Listed Companies - Major companies in the coal sector are actively managing operational challenges and pursuing strategic initiatives, including asset restructuring and safety measures following incidents [81][83] 5. Next Week's Outlook and Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that while coal prices may face downward pressure, the upcoming summer stocking demand and improved tariff conditions could support price stability. Investors are advised to focus on undervalued companies with solid performance support [8][81]

Investment Rating - The coal industry maintains a "Synchronize with the Market" rating [1] Core Viewpoints - The coal market is returning to supply-demand logic following the resolution of tariff disputes, with expectations of improved non-electric demand as summer approaches [1][10] - The report highlights that while coal prices have seen some decline, the potential for further decreases is limited due to upcoming summer stocking demands and improved international trade conditions [10] Summary by Sections 1. Coal Industry Dynamic Data Tracking - **Thermal Coal**: Inventory levels are decreasing, and summer stocking demand is anticipated. As of May 16, the spot reference price for thermal coal in the Bohai Rim is 629 CNY/ton, with a weekly change of -2.18% [3][25] - **Metallurgical Coal**: The external trade environment is improving, leading to continued inventory reduction. The price for main coking coal at Jingtang Port is 1320 CNY/ton, unchanged from the previous week [4][37] - **Coke and Steel Industry Chain**: Increased operational rates have led to a slight decline in coke prices. The average price for first-grade metallurgical coke at Tianjin Port is 1480 CNY/ton, down 3.27% week-on-week [5][55] - **Coal Transportation**: There is an increase in stocking demand, with the coastal coal transportation price index at 661.75 points, up 3.34% [8][66] - **Coal-related Futures**: Downstream operational rates have decreased, leading to a decline in both coking coal and coke futures prices [68] 2. Coal Sector Market Review - The coal sector has rebounded alongside the broader market, outperforming major indices. The CITIC Coal Index closed at 3244.52 points, with a weekly change of +1.65% [9][73] 3. Industry News Summary - Recent government initiatives emphasize strengthening domestic circulation and enhancing the coal industry's clean and efficient utilization [80][81] - The construction of a new cross-border railway between China and Mongolia is expected to significantly boost coal exports from Mongolia, reshaping trade dynamics [82] 4. Important Announcements from Listed Companies - Several companies have reported operational updates, including production adjustments and strategic asset acquisitions, reflecting ongoing developments in the coal sector [83][85] 5. Next Week's Outlook and Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on undervalued companies with strong performance support, particularly those with minimal non-coal business exposure, such as Xinjie Energy and Huohua Energy [10]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Electric Power Investment Energy (002128), is planning a significant asset restructuring by acquiring 100% equity of Baiyinhu Coal Power Co., Ltd. from the State Power Investment Corporation through a combination of issuing shares and cash payment, along with raising supporting funds [1][3]. Group 1: Transaction Details - The company announced the resumption of trading on May 19, 2025, after a suspension for the restructuring plan [1]. - The specific transaction price for the acquisition has not yet been determined and will be based on an evaluation report from a legally recognized appraisal agency [2]. - The shares to be issued will be A-shares with a par value of RMB 1.00, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange [2][3]. Group 2: Financial Aspects - The proposed share issuance price is set at RMB 15.57 per share, which is not less than 80% of the average trading price over the last 120 trading days prior to the pricing date [3]. - The total amount of supporting funds raised will not exceed 100% of the transaction price for the asset acquisition, and the number of shares issued will not exceed 30% of the total share capital post-transaction [4]. - The funds raised will be used for cash consideration for the transaction, construction projects related to the acquired assets, and to supplement working capital or repay debts, with specific limits on the proportions allocated for these purposes [4]. Group 3: Company Background - Baiyinhu Coal Power Co., Ltd. primarily engages in the production and sale of coal, aluminum, and electricity products, serving regions such as Inner Mongolia, Jilin, and Liaoning [5]. - The company is wholly owned by the State Power Investment Corporation's Inner Mongolia Energy Co., Ltd., which is in turn fully owned by the State Power Investment Corporation [5]. Group 4: Shareholder Structure - The controlling shareholder of the company is Mengdong Energy, holding 1,250,022,721 shares, accounting for 55.77% of the total share capital [4]. - The actual controller remains the State Power Investment Corporation, which holds 65% of Mengdong Energy [4].

Group 1 - The central enterprise energy ETF has a turnover rate of 2.38% and a transaction volume of 3.0688 million yuan, with an average daily transaction volume of 5.4144 million yuan over the past week as of May 16 [2] - The index tracked by the ETF, the China Securities National New Central Enterprise Modern Energy Index, is currently at a historical low valuation with a price-to-book ratio (PB) of 1.41, which is below 95.4% of the time over the past year, indicating a strong valuation cost-effectiveness [2] - The top ten weighted stocks in the index, including Changjiang Electric Power and China Nuclear Power, account for a total of 51.18% of the index as of April 30, 2025 [2] Group 2 - The A-share market has historically undervalued low-covariance assets due to insufficient risk awareness, but there is a growing recognition of the importance of the "return-risk ratio" amid increased market volatility, leading to a valuation uplift for utility and other low-covariance assets [2] - Huayuan Securities recommends selecting hydropower with strong risk resistance and undervalued quality thermal power benefiting from declining coal prices, while also suggesting a preference for undervalued quality wind power operators despite uncertainties in the new energy market under Document No. 136 [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the coal mining industry [4] Core Views - The coal mining market is showing signs of bottoming out after a deep adjustment, with marginal improvements in fundamentals and supportive policies indicating a potential investment opportunity [3][10] - The report highlights five factors that may help stabilize coal prices, including reduced production from some coal mines, decreased railway shipment volumes, and anticipated increases in electricity demand due to high summer temperatures [6][10] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The CITIC Coal Index rose to 3,244.52 points, up 1.65%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 0.53 percentage points [2][78] - Year-to-date, thermal coal prices have decreased by 139 CNY/ton, while coking coal prices have fallen by 180 CNY/ton, with the CITIC Coal Index down 11.7% [2] Key Factors Affecting Coal Prices - The report identifies that the supply side is tightening due to safety inspections and production cuts in some coal mines, leading to a decrease in capacity utilization [6][10] - High inventory levels at ports are suppressing demand, but the report anticipates that electricity demand may rise as summer temperatures increase [6][10] Focused Analysis on Key Areas - **Thermal Coal**: The market remains weak, with supply still ample and demand primarily driven by essential needs [11][14] - **Coking Coal**: The market continues to face downward pressure, with weak demand and high inventory levels [11][37] - **Coke**: Profits are recovering, supported by steady demand from steel production [11][54] Investment Strategy - The report recommends focusing on key coal companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, and Xinji Energy, which are expected to perform well [9][10] Industry News - Inner Mongolia has increased its coal production capacity by nearly 180 million tons per year, receiving recognition from the State Council [83] - International sea coal trade volumes have decreased by 6.7% year-on-year [84]

Market Overview - On May 19, the non-ferrous aluminum sector experienced a localized rally, with companies such as Jiaozuo Wanfang hitting the daily limit, and others like Electric Power Investment Energy, Minfa Aluminum, Ningbo Fubang, Yiqiu Resources, and Tianshan Aluminum showing strong performance during the trading session [1] Company Highlights - Guangzhi Technology (300489.SZ) has turned a profit, specializing in high-performance aluminum alloy materials and machining components, with applications in nuclear power, aerospace, electronics, and rail transportation [2] - Jiaozuo Wanfang (000612.SZ) is a key electrolytic aluminum enterprise in Henan, utilizing large pre-baked electrolytic cell technology, with an annual electrolytic aluminum production capacity of 420,000 tons [2] - Electric Power Investment Energy (002128.SZ) is a leading electrolytic aluminum producer with a coal-electric-aluminum industry chain, operating an 860,000-ton electrolytic aluminum production line [2] - Meilixin (301307.SZ) has reported a loss, focusing on precision die-casting aluminum alloy components for communication base stations, and is recognized as a competitive player in this field [3] Industry Events - The aluminum oxide futures market saw a significant increase, with the main contract rising over 5% on May 19, following a production halt notification issued for a major mining project in Guinea, which could significantly impact aluminum ore supply [4] - The Axis mine, operated by Shunda Mining, Water Power No. 11 Bureau, and Gaoding International, is projected to produce 23.2 million tons of bauxite in 2024, with a planned output of 38-40 million tons in 2025. A shutdown could reduce supply by approximately 8 million tons compared to 2024 [5] - The concentration of mining operations in specific regions may lead to a reevaluation of ore prices, with potential price levels between $70 and $75 per ton, affecting domestic production costs [5] - Domestic spot prices remain firm due to tight supply in northern markets and production capacity issues at a major enterprise, with ongoing monitoring required for the sustainability of transactions following price increases [5]

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印尼禁止煤炭出口，国内煤炭市场或将紧张，国内煤价将提前止跌企稳。 投资建议。当前煤炭价格已经处于预期底部，估值明显偏低，伴随动力煤长协基准提升、焦煤长协价预 计维持高位，资源优质企业具备长期价值，转型企业具备成长空间，板块估值提升开启，1）当前首 推：中国神华、靖远煤电、电投能源、兖矿能源、中国旭阳集团；2）推荐：陕西煤业、淮北矿业、中 煤能源、山西焦煤、潞安环能、兰花科创、盘江股份、平煤股份。 1）事件：根据12月31日印尼政府新规，2022年1月禁止煤炭出口。 2）本次印尼限制煤炭出口，我们认为核心原因在于印尼煤炭产量不及预期，且国内消费量增加，导致 煤炭供不应求。印尼矿产能源部公布最新统计数据显示，截至12月17日印尼煤炭开采量达5.81亿吨，完 成年度产量目标的93%，全年产量预计略低于6.25亿吨目标， 2022 年煤炭产量目标提高到 6.37 ~6.64 亿 吨，但由于国内需求提升，出口潜力将有下降。 3）中国2020年/2021年1-11月进口煤及褐煤30399/29232万吨，其中来自印尼13783/17822万吨，占进口 45%/61%、占国内产量3.6%/4.9%，印尼煤供应对国内影响巨大 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that coal companies are expected to report strong earnings growth for 2021, with profit growth rates of 514%, -125% (turning profitable), 475%, and 62% for various companies, indicating a significant improvement in profitability despite a drop in coal prices due to regulatory measures [1] - The coal price has rebounded significantly, with Qinhuangdao Q5500 thermal coal prices exceeding 1000 yuan/ton, reflecting a 30% increase from the bottom, driven by export restrictions from Indonesia and mandatory inventory replenishment by power plants [1] - The overall economic growth is expected to stabilize, enhancing demand support, which will benefit coal as a primary energy source, alongside a recovery in the coal-coke-steel industry chain [1] Group 2 - High dividends are anticipated to continue, leading to a long-term increase in coal sector valuations, as companies are expected to disclose new shareholder return plans after March 2022 [2] - The capital expenditure in the coal industry has peaked, and with the trend towards "carbon neutrality," capital spending is expected to decline, optimizing the relationship between capital expenditure, cash flow, financials, profits, and dividends [2] - The coal sector is currently at a valuation bottom, with undervalued stocks, and companies with high dividends and those transitioning to green energy are expected to see valuation increases [2]