统计局：8月中旬全国煤炭价格以涨为主

Core Insights - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that coal prices in China predominantly increased in mid-August, with various types of coal showing different price changes [1] Price Changes Summary - Anthracite coal (washed medium block, volatile matter ≤ 8%) price reached 870.0 CNY/ton, an increase of 13.0 CNY/ton, or 1.5% from the previous period [1] - Ordinary mixed coal (Shanxi mixed coal with a calorific value of 4500 kcal) price was 564.5 CNY/ton, up by 23.5 CNY/ton, or 4.3% [1] - Shanxi large mixed coal (higher quality mixed coal, calorific value 5000 kcal) price stood at 629.5 CNY/ton, increasing by 23.5 CNY/ton, or 3.9% [1] - Shanxi premium mixed coal (high-quality mixed coal, calorific value 5500 kcal) price was 695.1 CNY/ton, up by 24.9 CNY/ton, or 3.7% [1] - Datong mixed coal (Datong produced mixed coal, calorific value 5800 kcal) price reached 733.4 CNY/ton, an increase of 26.9 CNY/ton, or 3.8% [1] - Coking coal (main coking coal, sulfur content < 1%) price remained stable at 1425.0 CNY/ton [1] - In addition, the price of coke (quasi-first-grade metallurgical coke, ash content between 12.01% and 13.50%) was 1377.7 CNY/ton, up by 39.6 CNY/ton, or 3.0% [1]