2017-07-28 16:00Financial Performance - For the first half of 2017, China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately RMB 24.3 billion, with basic earnings per share of about RMB 1.22, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 147%[2] - In the first half of 2016, the net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 9.828 billion, with basic earnings per share of RMB 0.494[4] Market Conditions - The significant increase in performance is attributed to the improvement in the domestic economy and the effects of supply-side structural reforms in the coal industry, leading to a substantial rise in coal market prices compared to the first half of 2016[4] Operational Improvements - The company enhanced coal sourcing efforts and improved coal production, procurement, and transportation scheduling, resulting in increased coal sales volume and average sales price year-on-year[4]