EBSCN·2025-07-13 14:41Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the coal mining industry [6] Core Viewpoints - The summer national coal trading conference was held, indicating stable coal supply and demand. The China Electricity Council forecasts a 5%-6% year-on-year increase in national electricity consumption for 2025, with an overall balanced power supply and demand situation [1] - Seasonal demand for electricity is expected to rise, leading to a strong coal price trend. The report suggests that the long-term outlook for the sector remains optimistic, recommending companies with high long-term contract ratios and stable profits, such as China Shenhua and China Coal Energy [4] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The average price of thermal coal at Qinhuangdao Port was 628 RMB/ton, up 1.06% week-on-week. The average price of mixed coal in Yulin, Shaanxi was 475 RMB/ton, unchanged [2] - The average temperature in 28 major cities was 31.67°C, indicating a typical seasonal pattern [3] Production and Capacity - The operating rate of 110 sample washing coal plants was 62.3%, a 2.6 percentage point increase week-on-week but down 7.2 percentage points year-on-year. The capacity utilization rate of 247 blast furnaces was 89.90%, down 0.39 percentage points week-on-week but up 1.20 percentage points year-on-year [3] Inventory Levels - As of July 11, coal inventories at Qinhuangdao Port were 5.6 million tons, down 1.75% week-on-week but at a high level for the same period. The inventory at the Bohai Rim ports was 26.89 million tons, down 2.36% week-on-week [4] Company Earnings Forecasts - Key companies such as China Shenhua, Lu'an Environmental Energy, and Shanxi Coking Coal are projected to have stable earnings with an "Accumulate" rating. For instance, China Shenhua's EPS is forecasted to be 2.5 RMB in 2025, with a PE ratio of 15 [5]