Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-06 02:04Group 1 - Coal stocks have shown significant gains, with China Shenhua rising 3.44% to HKD 36.7, Yanzhou Coal increasing 3.13% to HKD 9.56, Mongolian Energy up 2.99% to HKD 0.69, and China Coal Energy rising 2.09% to HKD 10.24 [1] - The fifth round of price increases for coking coal has been implemented, with major steel mills in East and North China raising procurement prices by CNY 50-55 per ton, leading to a cumulative increase of CNY 250-275 per ton [1] - Coking coal futures prices surged, with the main contract reaching a limit up and closing with a nearly 7% increase [1] Group 2 - Since early July, coal prices have risen by CNY 450 per ton or 37%, reaching the highest point since the beginning of the year [2] - Despite entering a demand off-season, steel mills maintain high operating rates and iron output, while market speculation has improved due to expectations of reduced competition [2] - The company anticipates that while coal price averages may decline in 2025, second-quarter profits are likely at a bottom, with expectations for steady recovery in the second half and long-term [2]