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Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Outperform the Market" for the coal industry, indicating an expected relative performance that exceeds the benchmark index by over 10% [2][14]. Core Insights - The report highlights a significant rebound in daily coal consumption due to a cold wave, with a focus on pre-holiday inventory replenishment needs [1]. - It notes that while coal prices have seen a decline, they are expected to stabilize as demand is projected to rise, particularly leading up to the Spring Festival [9]. - The supply side remains constrained due to "anti-involution" policies and strict safety regulations, which are likely to limit production increases [9]. Summary by Sections Production and Demand - In December, national raw coal production was 437 million tons, showing a year-on-year decrease of 1% and a slight month-on-month increase of 2.4%. The total annual production reached 4.832 billion tons, up 1.2% year-on-year [7]. - The report indicates that electricity generation, pig iron, and cement production saw year-on-year declines of 3.2%, 9.9%, and 6.6% respectively in December [7]. Price Trends - As of January 23, the Qinhuangdao coal price was 686 RMB/ton, reflecting a decrease of 11 RMB/ton year-on-year [7]. - The average daily coal consumption across 25 provinces was 6.59 million tons, up 12.1% year-on-year, while average inventory levels decreased by 5% [7]. Market Outlook - The report anticipates that coal prices may face upward pressure as the demand season approaches, despite recent price declines [9]. - It suggests that companies such as Lu'an Environmental Energy, Yanzhou Coal Mining, and Shanxi Coal International are worth monitoring for potential investment opportunities [9].