Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the coal mining industry [1] Core Views - The coal mining industry is experiencing a tightening supply due to reduced production and imports, with October coal production down 2.3% year-on-year, and imports down 9.76% [6][25] - Demand has significantly improved in October, primarily driven by increased coal consumption in thermal power and chemical industries, while the construction and metallurgy sectors have shown a decline [6][26] - The report highlights a notable increase in coal prices, with port prices rising by 56 yuan/ton in October, reflecting the improved supply-demand dynamics [10][11] Supply Side Summary - Coal production in October was 407 million tons, a decrease of 2.3% year-on-year, with daily production averaging 13.12 million tons, down 596,000 tons from the previous month [4][19] - The decline in production is attributed to maintenance, adverse weather, and stricter safety checks [6][19] - Coal imports in October were 41.74 million tons, down 9.76% year-on-year, with a cumulative import of 388 million tons from January to October, reflecting an 11.0% decrease [25][26] Demand Side Summary - Thermal power generation increased by 7.3% year-on-year in October, reversing a decline from September [6][26] - The total industrial electricity generation in October was 800.2 billion kWh, up 7.9% year-on-year, with a daily average of 25.81 billion kWh [5][18] - Chemical industry coal consumption rose significantly, with a year-on-year increase of 35.38% in October [10][26] Inventory Summary - By the end of October, coal inventories at production enterprises decreased by 135,000 tons, while inventories at northern ports increased by 432,000 tons [10][11] - The report notes that inland power plants have increased their coal inventories, indicating a trend towards replenishment as winter approaches [10][11] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on robust coal companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and China Coal Energy, which exhibit strong cash flow and profitability [10][12] - It emphasizes the value attributes of the coal sector, particularly in light of the current market conditions and potential for price increases [10][11]

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Summary of Coal Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The coal industry is experiencing significant price increases, with domestic coal prices rising due to a surge in overseas coal prices, specifically a 3.3% increase in Australian coal prices and a 2.1% increase in Indonesian coal prices [1][3] - Despite the rise in overseas prices, the imported coal's landed price remains 50-100 RMB lower than the northern port prices, potentially exerting downward pressure on domestic coal prices [1][3] Key Points on Coal Prices - Northern nine ports have seen a significant year-on-year decrease in coal inventory, down 18% compared to 2023 and 12% compared to 2024, indicating that the inventory accumulation phase is not meeting expectations, which is a key driver for the current price increase [1][5] - The strong performance of coking coal is attributed to reduced imports from Mongolia, production cuts in Shanxi, and environmental reductions in Wuhai, leading to tight supply and expected price increases due to winter storage and steel production [1][6] - The stock performance of thermal coal companies has been robust, with leading Hong Kong thermal coal companies seeing price increases of 6%-10%, supported by favorable domestic and international factors [1][7][8] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The primary reasons for the continued rise in coal prices in 2025 include a significant reduction in imported coal (approximately 10 million tons year-on-year) and negative domestic production growth, compounded by seasonal demand not decreasing as expected and policy-driven supply contractions [1][9] - The current market dynamics suggest that if supply does not recover significantly, the supply-demand gap will widen in the fourth quarter, with prices potentially rising to 900-1,000 RMB if the situation does not improve [1][9][15] Challenges Faced by Traders and Power Plants - Traders are facing challenges due to the significant price gap between pit and port coal, leading to losses when shipping coal to ports, which diminishes their willingness to stockpile [1][10] - Power plants are struggling with procurement issues, as long-term contract prices are significantly lower than current market prices, leading to limited purchasing capabilities and potential rapid inventory depletion if demand increases [1][11] Future Outlook - The coal market is expected to maintain a tight supply situation, with limited immediate relief from increased imports or production from Xinjiang due to regulatory constraints [1][12][14] - The fourth quarter is anticipated to see a supply-demand gap comparable to 2020, when coal prices surged from 600 RMB to 1,000 RMB, indicating a potential for significant price increases [1][15] - Predictions for 2025 suggest an average price of around 700 RMB, with a confirmed upward trend for 2026, influenced by fourth-quarter performance [1][16] Investment Recommendations - Short-term investment strategies should focus on flexible varieties such as thermal and coking coal, with specific recommendations for companies like Liu'an Huanneng, Yanzhou Coal, Jinko Coal, and Shanxi International [1][17]

Report Information - Report Title: Black Metal Weekly - Coking Coal and Coke [1] - Date: November 7, 2025 [2] - Analyst: Bai Jing [2] Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Viewpoints - For coking coal, the current supply recovery is slow due to factors such as underground issues and environmental protection, while downstream demand remains stable. With the successful third round of coke price increases and expectations of a fourth round, coking coal prices are strongly supported in the short - term, with an expected fluctuation range of 1200 - 1320 yuan/ton [7]. - For coke, both supply and demand have weakened recently. Although there is short - term support from coal supply constraints and cost factors, and the third round of price increases has been implemented with expectations of a fourth round, the narrowing profit of downstream steel mills may lead to price negotiations. Therefore, coke prices are expected to fluctuate in the short - term [46]. Summary by Sections Part 1: Coking Coal Price - As of October 23, the warehouse receipt price of Meng 5 raw coal was 1322 yuan/ton (-15), and that of Shanxi single coal was 1338 yuan/ton (+70). The warehouse receipt price of Canadian Lukin was 1302 yuan/ton (+98). The price of the coking coal main contract fluctuated narrowly, down 1.24% from the previous trading week, and the JM1 - 5 spread was -46.5 yuan/ton (+21.5) [5]. Fundamentals - Supply: In Shanxi, coal mines further reduced production this week, with a significant decline in production in the Lvliang area. Some state - owned large mines in the Liulin area also controlled production independently. The coking coal production of a large open - pit mine in Jiaokou stopped due to the expiration of the mining license. The开工 rate of 523 coking coal mines was 83.76%, a decrease of 1.02 percentage points, and the daily average clean coal output was 73.83 tons, a decrease of 2.01 tons [6]. - Demand: The molten iron output continued to decline this period, and the profit of the steel products end was in a larger loss. The short - term trend may remain weak. After the successful implementation of the coke price increase, the raw material market sentiment was optimistic, and most mines had sufficient pre - sales orders [6]. - Inventory: The clean coal inventory of the 523 - caliber steel union was 189.54 tons, a decrease of 15.87 tons. The price of imported Mongolian coal decreased slightly, with the price of Meng 5 raw coal dropping to about 1150 - 1170 yuan/ton [6]. Part 2: Coke Price - As of November 7, the CCI Rizhao quasi - first - grade metallurgical coke was reported at 1570 yuan/ton (-), the Rizhao Port quasi - first - grade coke warehouse receipt was 1715 yuan/ton (+11), and the port dry - quenched coke warehouse receipt was 1815 yuan/ton (+55). The price of the coke main contract fluctuated, down 1.15% from the previous trading week, and the J1 - 5 spread was -129.5 yuan/ton (+10) [44]. Fundamentals - Supply: Recently, affected by factors such as losses, environmental protection, maintenance, and tight coal resources, coke production has continued to shrink. After the third - round price increase was implemented, coke enterprises became more active in shipping. The capacity utilization rate of all - sample independent coke enterprises was 72.31%, a decrease of 1.13 percentage points, and the daily average output of all - sample independent coking plants was 63.59 tons, a decrease of 1 ton. The daily average output of 247 steel mill coking plants was 46.09 tons, a decrease of 0.12 tons [45]. - Demand: The molten iron output continued to decline this period, and the daily coke consumption decreased. The daily average molten iron output was 234.22 tons, a decrease of 2.14 tons [45]. - Inventory: The coke inventory of 247 steel mills was 633.16 tons, a decrease of 6.23 tons (1%). The coke inventory of all - sample independent coking plants was 58.3 tons, a decrease of 1.57 tons (2.6%). The coke inventory at ports was 202.11 tons, a decrease of 8.99 tons [45].

Company - 易大宗 (1733.HK) shares increased by 9.78% to HKD 1.01, reaching a new high since July 31, with a market capitalization of HKD 2.696 billion [1] - The company has announced a strategic alliance with Bridge Mining Pte. Ltd., focusing on integrated coal mining, logistics, and marketing services, with a minimum monthly supply of 100,000 tons of coal products expected [1] - The official operation of this partnership is anticipated to commence on December 1, 2025, with plans to expand upstream resource cooperation and related washing and selection services in Mongolia [1] Industry - According to Guangfa Securities, the coal industry showed overall stabilization in Q3, with expectations for improved performance in Q4 as coal prices continue to rise [1] - The coal supply and demand situation has been favorable since Q3, particularly strong after the National Day holiday, driven by better-than-expected demand and a general decline in supply [1] - It is projected that coal prices will remain stable with a slight upward trend in Q4 and 2026, with medium to long-term demand expected to maintain resilient growth while supply remains constrained, leading to a balanced but slightly tight market [1]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The cold wave has increased daily coal consumption, leading to a second round of market activity driven by power plant procurement [6] - The coal sector has seen a weekly increase of 1.46%, underperforming the CSI 300 index which rose by 3.24% [2] - Key monitored enterprises reported an average daily coal sales volume of 7.34 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 4.1% and a year-on-year increase of 2.8% [2] - The report anticipates that if heating demand increases earlier than expected, an additional 50 million tons of inventory may be required, potentially leading to a supply gap [6] Summary by Sections Coal Market Performance - The coal sector's performance was 1.46% up, lagging behind the CSI 300 index by 1.78 percentage points [2] - Major coal companies saw price increases, with Daqo Energy leading with a 37.27% rise [2] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Average daily coal production from monitored enterprises was 7.15 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 3.5% but a year-on-year decrease of 2% [2] - Total coal inventory (including port storage) was 23.04 million tons, down 5.4% week-on-week and down 18.6% year-on-year [2] - Power and chemical industries showed a year-on-year coal consumption decrease of 2.6% and an increase of 15%, respectively [2] Price Trends - The price of thermal coal (Q5500K) was 684 RMB/ton, up 0.59% week-on-week, while imported thermal coal prices rose by 5.11% to 884 RMB/ton [3] - Coking coal prices also saw increases, with major ports maintaining stable prices [4] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on flexible thermal coal companies and those in turnaround situations in coking coal and coke sectors [6] - Key companies to watch include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical, and Yanzhou Coal Mining [6]

Core Viewpoint - The recent "overproduction check" policy in the coal industry has led to a significant supply-side contraction, which is expected to stabilize and potentially increase coal prices in the long term [1][6]. Group 1: Supply-Side Policy Impact - The "overproduction check" initiated by the National Energy Administration on July 10, 2025, has resulted in a notable decrease in domestic raw coal production, with year-on-year declines of -3.8% and -3.2% in July and August respectively [1]. - The cumulative supply-demand surplus has decreased sharply from 96.29 million tons in the first half of the year to 14.96 million tons by the end of August 2025 [1]. - The price of Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal thermal coal increased from 621 CNY/ton on June 30, 2025, to 699 CNY/ton by September 30, 2025, marking a cumulative increase of 12.6% in Q3 [1]. Group 2: Price Trends and Performance - The average price of Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal thermal coal in Q3 2025 was reported at 672 CNY/ton, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.5% [2]. - The long-term contract price for thermal coal showed a slight decline of -0.7% in Q3, but this is not expected to have a significant negative impact due to the recovery of contract fulfillment rates [2]. - The price of coking coal saw a substantial increase, with the average price for main coking coal at Jing Tang Port reaching 1562 CNY/ton, up 18.8% quarter-on-quarter [2]. Group 3: Production and Cost Management - The overall production of listed coal companies remains within approved capacity limits, with minor overproduction expected to have limited impact on performance [3]. - Cost control has become a key strategy for coal companies in response to declining prices, with significant reductions in labor, material, and safety production costs observed in Q2 2025 [4]. - As coal prices rebound in Q3, it is anticipated that companies will maintain their cost levels rather than pursue further reductions [4]. Group 4: Seasonal Demand and Future Outlook - Despite September typically being a low-demand season for coal, the supply-side contraction is expected to keep prices stable, with a slight increase of 0.1% in September [6]. - The winter season is projected to see stronger demand for heating coal, which, combined with ongoing supply-side policies, may lead to a tighter coal supply and sustained high prices [6]. Group 5: Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch include stable large-scale thermal coal producers such as China Shenhua (601088), China Coal Energy (601898), and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry (601225) [7]. - High-elasticity coal companies like Yanzhou Coal Mining (600188) and Jincheng Anthracite Mining (601001) are also recommended for potential investment [7]. - Quality coking coal companies such as Huaibei Mining (600985) and Pingdingshan Tianan Coal (601666) are highlighted as attractive investment opportunities [7].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The "check for overproduction" policy has significantly improved supply and demand, leading to a rebound in coal prices. The domestic raw coal production in July and August 2025 saw a year-on-year decline of -3.8% and -3.2%, respectively, resulting in a substantial improvement in the supply-demand balance [4] - The average price of Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal thermal coal increased from 621 RMB/ton on June 30, 2025, to 699 RMB/ton on September 30, 2025, marking a cumulative increase of 12.6% in Q3 [4] - The rebound in coal prices is a key positive variable for Q3 performance, with the average price of Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal thermal coal reported at 672 RMB/ton, a 6.5% increase quarter-on-quarter [4] - The report suggests that winter coal prices are expected to remain strong due to supply-side contraction and increased heating demand [5] Summary by Sections Section: Market Performance - The coal market is experiencing a rebound in prices due to effective supply-side policies, with a notable decrease in cumulative supply surplus from 96.29 million tons in the first half of the year to 14.96 million tons by the end of August 2025 [4] Section: Price Trends - The average price of thermal coal in Q3 2025 is projected to be 672 RMB/ton, reflecting a 6.5% increase from the previous quarter, while the long-term contract price slightly decreased by 0.7% [4] - The price of coking coal has also seen a significant increase, with the average price at Jing Tang Port reaching 1562 RMB/ton, an 18.8% increase quarter-on-quarter [4] Section: Production and Cost Control - The production of listed coal companies is expected to remain within approved capacity limits, with minor fluctuations anticipated. The impact of production on performance is expected to be limited due to the significant rebound in coal prices [4] - Cost control remains a primary focus for coal companies, with expectations that costs will stabilize in Q3 2025 following a period of significant reductions in H1 2025 [4] Section: Investment Recommendations - The report recommends actively monitoring robust thermal coal companies such as China Shenhua, China Coal Energy, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, as well as high-elasticity coal companies like Yanzhou Coal Mining and Jinneng Holding Group [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the coal mining industry [1] Core Views - The coal mining industry is experiencing a supply-side constraint, with production and imports both showing a year-on-year decline, but the rate of decline is narrowing. The demand side is expected to fluctuate, leading to a dynamic rebalancing of prices. The leading coal companies exhibit high asset quality, strong cash flow, and characteristics of high profitability, high cash flow, high barriers to entry, high dividends, and high safety margins [11][25] Summary by Sections Supply Side - In September 2025, the industrial raw coal production was 410 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 1.8%, with the decline rate narrowing by 1.4 percentage points compared to August. The average daily production was 13.72 million tons, an increase of 1.12 million tons per day month-on-month, but a decrease of 98,000 tons year-on-year [17][18] - Coal imports in September 2025 were 46 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.3%, with the decline rate narrowing by 3 percentage points compared to August. Cumulatively, coal imports from January to September 2025 were 350 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 11.1% [24][25] Demand Side - The demand for thermal power generation decreased year-on-year by 5.4% in September, while metallurgical and chemical sectors showed positive contributions, with coke production increasing by 8% year-on-year [9][25] - The industrial electricity production in September was 826.2 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 1.5%. Cumulatively, from January to September, the industrial electricity production was 7,255.7 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 1.6% [5][9] Inventory - By the end of September, the inventory of thermal coal at production enterprises decreased by 133,000 tons to 4.141 million tons, while the inventory at northern ports increased by 564,000 tons to 22.698 million tons [10][12] Price Trends - The average price of Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal port coal in September was 691 RMB/ton, remaining stable compared to August. The report anticipates that coal prices will maintain a strong oscillating trend in the fourth quarter due to seasonal demand [10][11] Key Companies and Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies include China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Energy, and China Coal Energy, with a focus on their strong cash flow and profitability [11][12]

Core Viewpoint - The coal market is experiencing a significant rally driven by cold weather, increased demand, and supply constraints, leading to a bullish outlook for coal companies' performance. Group 1: Market Performance - On October 20, the coal sector continued its strong performance, with Dayou Energy (600403.SH) achieving 11 consecutive trading days of gains, and other companies like Pingmei Shenma (601666.SH) and Shanxi Coking Coal (000983.SZ) also rising [1][2] - The coal index (886003.WI) reached a peak of 10,430.72 points on October 20, closing at 10,429.77 points, marking a daily increase of 3.16%, the largest daily gain in October, with a monthly increase of 12.95% [1][2] Group 2: Price Drivers - The increase in coal prices is attributed to rising demand and tightening supply, with significant price increases reported at northern ports and pithead prices in Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Shaanxi [2][3] - The onset of the heating season has led to increased coal demand, with many regions experiencing early heating due to dropping temperatures [3][4] Group 3: Supply Constraints - The coal supply has been affected by regulatory measures aimed at stabilizing production, with the National Energy Administration enforcing production limits to prevent overproduction [5][6] - Recent heavy rainfall and safety inspections have led to temporary production halts in some coal mines, contributing to supply tightness [7][8] Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts expect coal companies' performance to improve in Q3 2025, with the upcoming heating season likely to drive up demand and support higher coal prices [9] - The price of thermal coal is projected to rise, with estimates suggesting a price range of 740 to 770 yuan/ton in the last quarter of 2025, supported by both seasonal demand and regulatory policies [9]