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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [8] Core Views - The coal price has dropped below 700 RMB/ton, but the bottom is expected to be established due to tightening supply under the "anti-involution" context, leading to potential profit recovery for coal companies in the future [6][7] - Short-term excess returns in the coal sector may not be significant, but the probability of achieving absolute returns is high, with a focus on long-term investment opportunities in companies like Yanzhou Coal Mining Company, China Power Investment Corporation, Lu'an Mining, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry [6][7] Summary by Sections Weekly Tracking Summary - The coal index (Yangtze River) fell by 2.71%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 5.42 percentage points, ranking last among all sectors [13] - As of August 29, the market price for Qinhuangdao thermal coal was 690 RMB/ton, down 14 RMB/ton week-on-week [13] Supply and Demand Situation - As of August 28, the daily coal consumption in 25 provinces was 602.7 million tons, down 6.2% week-on-week [14] - The available days of inventory for power plants in these provinces increased to 19.8 days, up 1.1 days week-on-week [14] Price Trends - The report indicates that the price of thermal coal is expected to stabilize and potentially rise to 700-750 RMB/ton due to limited supply and upcoming replenishment demand [6][14] - The average price of thermal coal in Q3 2025 is projected to improve, with the average price as of August 29 being 663 RMB/ton, an increase of 5% from Q2 [6][7] Company Performance - Major coal companies reported significant profit declines in Q2 2025 due to falling coal prices, but profits are expected to recover in Q3 2025 [6][7] - Specific companies highlighted for potential investment include Yanzhou Coal Mining Company, China Shenhua Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, which are seen as stable profit leaders [7]