Industry Overview - Poland's south, the center of coal mines and heavy industry, is undergoing changes [1]

Core Viewpoint - Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC) reported a significant decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, primarily due to lower average selling prices and a one-off loss related to debt refinancing, while also advancing its gold mining project which is expected to positively impact future performance [2][3][5]. Financial Performance - The Group generated total revenue of approximately USD346.6 million in 1H2025, a decrease of about 35.9% compared to USD541.1 million in 1H2024 [2]. - The Group sold approximately 4.2 million tonnes of washed coal products, maintaining sales volume similar to the first half of 2024, but revenue declined due to softened average selling prices [2]. - Gross profit for the period was approximately USD62.9 million, with a net loss attributable to equity shareholders of approximately USD23.3 million, contrasting with a net profit of USD133.0 million in the same period of 2024 [3]. Operational Developments - MMC advanced construction works for the Bayan Khundii (BKH) gold mine, with commissioning of the processing plant and site support facilities completed, and initial overburden removal operations commenced [4]. - Commercial gold production at the BKH mine is expected to begin within the third quarter of 2025 [4]. Strategic Outlook - The CEO of MMC expressed commitment to corporate strategies that secure the company's position as the largest internationally listed private mining company in Mongolia, noting improved market sentiment starting from the third quarter of 2025 [5]. - The company aims to maintain a prudent financial policy and a strong balance sheet while diversifying its business portfolio and identifying potential investment targets in Mongolia [5].

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Group 1 - A mine electrician at the Marfork Preparation Plant suffered a fatal accident, identified as Eric Bartram, who had nearly two decades of experience [1] - The CEO of Alpha Metallurgical Resources expressed deep sadness over the incident and extended condolences to the family of the deceased [1] - The Marfork Preparation Plant is operated by Marfork Coal Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Alpha Metallurgical Resources [1][3] Group 2 - The company is collaborating with federal and state agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident [2] - Alpha Metallurgical Resources is a Tennessee-based mining company with operations in Virginia and West Virginia, supplying metallurgical products to the global steel industry [3]

Financial Data and Key Indicator Changes - Operating revenue for the first half of the year was 74.44 billion RMB, with total profit at 11.94 billion RMB, down 28.6% year over year [4] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 7.7 billion RMB, down 21.3% year over year, with basic earnings per share at 0.58 RMB, down 21.6% [4][5] - Under international accounting standards, profit before tax was 11.6 billion RMB, down 35.5% year over year [4] Business Line Data and Key Indicator Changes - The company produced 67.34 million tons of commercial coal, an increase of 0.84 million tons or 1.3% year over year [5] - Self-produced commercial coal sales were 67.11 million tons, up 0.92 million tons or 1.4% year over year [6] - Sales of key coal chemicals totaled 3.166 million tons, an increase of 83,000 tons or 2.7% year over year [6] Market Data and Key Indicator Changes - Average sales price of self-produced commercial coal was 470 RMB per ton, down 19.5% year over year [9] - Thermal coal price was 436 RMB per ton, down 14.7%, while coking coal price was 885 RMB per ton, down 35.4% [9] - The unit sales cost of self-produced commercial coal was 2,262.97 RMB per ton, down 10.2% year over year [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to strengthen production sales coordination and enhance lean management and cost control to maintain profitability [15] - There is a commitment to high-quality development goals and the implementation of an innovation-driven strategy [16] - The company is focused on accelerating key project construction and enhancing corporate governance and investor communication [16] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining stable operations despite falling coal prices and lower industry profitability [10] - The company actively strengthened cash flow management, achieving a cash collection ratio of 110.1% [12] - Future coal prices are expected to stabilize, with long-term contract prices projected around 690 RMB per ton [42] Other Important Information - The company plans to distribute an interim cash dividend of 2.198 billion RMB or 0.166 RMB per share for 2025 [14] - Capital expenditures for the first half increased by 32%, with 92% of the annual target already completed [46] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of supply changes on coal prices - Management noted a drop in prices followed by a recovery, with spot prices expected to stabilize around 700 RMB per ton [21][24] Question: Cost management strategies - The company reported a 10% reduction in sales costs due to optimized procurement and cost management [27] Question: Long-term contract coal pricing - Long-term contract coal prices dropped by 3.6%, while spot prices fell by nearly 11% [32] Question: Profitability of subsidiaries - Profitability improved for certain subsidiaries due to effective cost management despite price declines [39] Question: Production volume changes - Production volume was impacted by accidents and weather conditions, but the company remains confident in meeting annual targets [51] Question: Dividend policy - The company will consider both international and Chinese accounting standards for dividend payouts, balancing shareholder interests with sustainable development [75][77]

Financial Performance - Total Income decreased by 34% year-on-year, from US$1327 million to US$872 million, due to a 25% reduction in Average Sales Price and a decrease of 436Kt in sales volumes[34, 35] - Underlying EBITDA decreased from US$375 million in 1H 2024 to US$147 million in 1H 2025[10, 34] - Underlying EBITDA Margin decreased from 28% in 1H 2024 to 17% in 1H 2025[34] - Operating Cash Flow decreased from US$209 million in 1H 2024 to US$151 million in 1H 2025[10, 32] - Net Debt increased to US$99 million, compared to a Net Cash position of US$(192) million in 1H 2024[10, 32] Production and Cost - Saleable Production was 65 Mt [10, 25] - FOB Cash Cost was US$89/t [10, 25] - Capital Expenditure was US$36 million [33] Guidance and Outlook - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 saleable production guidance of 138 – 144 Mt [40] - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 FOB Cash Cost guidance of US$85 - 90/t [40] - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 Capital Expenditure guidance of US$80 - 90 million [40, 45]

Group 1 - Yangquan City, located in Shanxi Province, has transformed from a coal-centric economy to a digital and intelligent mining hub, with 95.84% of its coal production now coming from advanced capacity [2][3] - The city has established 12 smart mines, utilizing 5G technology to enhance operational efficiency, resulting in a 50% reduction in underground personnel and a 50% increase in efficiency [3] - Yangquan has become the first city in China to fully open up for autonomous driving, implementing smart traffic management systems that have reduced average vehicle delay rates by 45% and parking frequency by 70% [5] Group 2 - The local government has prioritized the development of the digital economy, establishing platforms such as the China Electric Digital Economy Industrial Park and "Jinchuan Valley·Yangquan," which have accelerated the growth of industries like smart terminals, data security, and big data [7] - In 2024, the core revenue of Yangquan's digital economy is projected to grow by 13.3%, and the city has been recognized as one of the "Top 100 New Smart Cities in China" for 2023-2024 [7]

Financial Performance - Yancoal reported a revenue of $2.68 billion, a 15% decrease compared to $3.138 billion in 1H 2024 [12, 76] - Operating EBITDA was $595 million, with a 23% margin [12] - Profit after tax reached $163 million, resulting in earnings per share of $0.12 [12] - The company holds $1.8 billion in cash with no interest-bearing loans [12] - An interim dividend of $82 million, or $0.0620 per share, was declared at a 50% payout ratio [12] Production and Operations - ROM coal production was 32.2Mt, a 16% increase from 1H 2024 [12, 28] - Saleable coal production reached 24.8Mt, a 15% increase from 1H 2024 [12, 22] - Attributable saleable coal production was 18.9Mt, an 11% increase compared to 1H 2024 [12, 33] - Cash operating costs decreased by 8% to $93/tonne compared to 1H 2024 [12, 37] Safety - The 12-month rolling Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) was 6.32, an improvement from 6.73 at the end of 2024, and remains below the industry weighted average of 7.93 [12, 17]

Core Viewpoint - Peabody has terminated its purchase agreements with Anglo American Plc due to a material adverse change related to Anglo's steelmaking coal assets, following an ignition event at Anglo's Moranbah North Mine, which has no clear timeline for resuming production [1][2]. Group 1: Termination of Agreements - Peabody's decision to terminate the transaction comes nearly five months after an ignition event at Anglo's Moranbah North Mine, with no definitive timeline for resuming sustainable longwall production [1]. - The two companies did not reach a revised agreement to address the material adverse change that would compensate Peabody for the impacts on the acquisition [2]. - Peabody has also terminated the agreement for the related sale of the Dawson Mine to PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama [3]. Group 2: Financial Implications - Anglo estimates holding costs at Moranbah North to be $45 million per month, with the mine previously targeted to produce 5.3 million tons of saleable production in 2025 [2]. - There is currently no timetable for the resumption of longwall production at forecasted volumes and costs [2]. Group 3: Strategic Positioning - Peabody's portfolio is well positioned with growing exposure to seaborne metallurgical coal, highlighted by the new 25-year premium hard coking coal Centurion Mine [4]. - The company intends to execute a four-pronged strategy for value creation, focusing on managing safe, productive, and environmentally responsible operations [5]. - Peabody aims to return 65-100% of available free cash flow to shareholders primarily through share buybacks, while maintaining a resilient balance sheet and exercising strong capital discipline [5].

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 25,270, down 1.0% for the day but up 26.0% year-to-date (YTD) [2] - The HSCEI also fell by 1.0% to 9,039, with a YTD increase of 24.0% [2] - The MSCI China index decreased by 0.3% to 82, with a YTD growth of 26.3% [2] Commodity Prices - Brent Crude oil prices fell by 0.4% to US$66 per barrel, down 9.4% YTD [3] - Gold prices decreased by 0.2% to US$3,330 per ounce, but are up 26.9% YTD [3] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) rose by 0.7% to 2,039, showing a significant YTD increase of 104.5% [3] Economic Indicators - China's GDP growth is estimated to have slowed to 4.8% in July from 5.2% in Q2 2025 [6] - Fixed Asset Investment (FAI) showed contraction due to multiple pressures, including adverse weather and property market challenges [7] - Consumption growth moderated in July, with policies shifting focus from durable goods to service consumption [8] Corporate Earnings - Towngas Smart Energy reported a 2% YoY earnings growth to HK$758 million in 1H25, slightly below expectations [10] - The company anticipates a 32% increase in earnings for 2H25 due to higher profits from its renewable business [10] - Shenhua Energy's acquisition of parent assets is expected to be EPS dilutive, with a total book value of RMB90.5 billion for the target assets [17]