GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2025-04-27 06:12Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Increase" rating for the coal mining industry [3][4]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a significant decline in Russian coal exports, with a year-on-year decrease of 2.9% in Q1 2025, and notes that the proportion of loss-making coal companies in the Kuzbass region has risen to 57% [2][3]. - Global energy prices have shown a downward trend, with Brent crude oil prices at $66.87 per barrel, down 1.60% from the previous week, and coal prices at European ARA ports dropping to $92.3 per ton, a decrease of 7.6% [1][3]. - The report emphasizes potential investment opportunities in companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and others, particularly those involved in share buybacks, which are seen as a positive signal for the industry [3][6]. Summary by Sections Coal Mining - Russian coal exports via sea decreased by 2.9% in Q1 2025, with exports to China down by 21.5%, accounting for 30% of total sea exports [5][6]. - The Kuzbass region's coal mining output fell to 51 million tons in Q1 2025, a 3.6% decline year-on-year [5][6]. - The report predicts that the total losses in the Russian coal industry could exceed $3.1 billion in 2025, doubling from $1.4 billion in 2024 [5][6]. Investment Opportunities - Recommended stocks for investment include: - Shaanxi Coal (601225.SH) - Buy rating, EPS forecast for 2024A at 2.31 [6]. - China Shenhua (601088.SH) - Buy rating, EPS forecast for 2024A at 2.95 [6]. - Other notable mentions include Huaiyin Mining, Jinneng Holding, and Yanzhou Coal Mining [3][6]. Price Trends - Coal prices have shown a consistent decline, with Newcastle coal at $93.8 per ton, down 1.4% from the previous week, and South African Richards Bay coal at $88.1 per ton, down 0.9% [1][3][6].