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]

Summary of Thermal Coal Production and Inventory in China Industry Overview - The report focuses on the thermal coal industry in China, specifically analyzing high-frequency on-ground demand trends and production data from 100 sample thermal coal mines during the week of August 7 to August 13, 2025 [1] Key Points Production Data - Total thermal coal output from the 100 sample mines was **12,153 kt**, reflecting a **0.1% increase week-over-week (WoW)**, a **3.6% increase year-over-year (YoY)**, and a **3.7% increase YoY on the lunar calendar** [2] - Breakdown of output by region: - Shanxi: **2,967 kt** (+0.6% WoW, +12.0% YoY, +11.9% YoY on lunar calendar) - Shaanxi: **3,700 kt** (+2.2% WoW, +2.7% YoY, +2.7% YoY on lunar calendar) - Inner Mongolia: **5,486 kt** (-1.4% WoW, +0.1% YoY, +0.4% YoY on lunar calendar) - Year-to-date (YTD) output for the sample mines reached **400 million tonnes (mnt)**, representing a **3.7% increase YoY** [2] Utilization Ratio - The overall utilization ratio of the sample mines was **90.0%**, which is a **0.1 percentage point (ppt) increase WoW** and a **3.1 ppt increase YoY** [3] - Regional utilization ratios: - Shanxi: **86.2%** (+0.5 ppt WoW, +9.2 ppt YoY) - Shaanxi: **94.4%** (+2.0 ppt WoW, +2.5 ppt YoY) - Inner Mongolia: **89.3%** (-1.3 ppt WoW, +0.1 ppt YoY) [3] Inventory Levels - Total coal inventory in the sample mines was **3,179 kt** as of August 13, 2025, showing a **0.8% decrease WoW** but a **1.1% increase YoY** [4] - Regional inventory levels: - Shanxi: **880 kt** (-1.3% WoW, +4.9% YoY) - Shaanxi: **705 kt** (+0.9% WoW, -10.5% YoY) - Inner Mongolia: **1,594 kt** (-1.3% WoW, +5.1% YoY) [4] Market Sentiment - The overall market expectation regarding demand recovery in the thermal coal sector remains cautious, despite the positive production and utilization trends observed [1] Comparative Industry Ranking - The current pecking order of industries based on demand is as follows: aluminum > steel > copper > thermal coal > battery > gold > lithium > cement [1] Additional Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring these trends as they can indicate potential investment opportunities or risks within the thermal coal sector in China [1][2][3][4]

Group 1: Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas Production - In July, the production of raw coal decreased, with an output of 380 million tons, a year-on-year decline of 3.8% [2] - The cumulative production of raw coal from January to July reached 2.78 billion tons, showing a year-on-year increase of 3.8% [2] - Raw oil production remained stable, with July output at 18.12 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.2% [4] - From January to July, the cumulative raw oil production was 126.6 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.3% [4] - The processing of raw oil accelerated, with July processing volume at 63.06 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 8.9% [5] - Cumulative raw oil processing from January to July was 424.68 million tons, up 2.6% year-on-year [5] - Natural gas production saw an accelerated growth, with July output at 21.6 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 7.4% [9] - From January to July, the cumulative natural gas production was 152.5 billion cubic meters, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.0% [9] Group 2: Electricity Production - Electricity production in July increased, with a total generation of 926.7 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year growth of 3.1% [11] - The cumulative electricity generation from January to July was 5,470.3 billion kilowatt-hours, showing a year-on-year increase of 1.3% [11] - In July, the daily average electricity generation was 29.89 billion kilowatt-hours, with a year-on-year daily average growth of 1.8% after adjusting for the number of days [11] - By type, thermal power generation increased by 4.3% year-on-year, while hydropower saw a decline of 9.8% [11] - Nuclear power generation grew by 8.3%, although the growth rate slowed by 2.0 percentage points compared to June [11] - Wind power generation increased by 5.5%, with an acceleration in growth compared to previous months [11]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - After the release of US CPI data, Asia IG opened firmly, and the market almost fully priced in a 25bps rate cut in Sep'25 and a high chance of another 25bps cut in Oct'25 [1] - CMBI expects USD/RMB may drop again in 4Q25 when US inflation might decline and China might launch additional fiscal stimulus; USD/RMB to reach 7.10 at end - 2025 [2] - Maintain buy on INDYIJ 8.75 05/07/29, considering its sufficient liquidity, disciplined capex, and strong technicals in the Indonesia oil & gas and mining sectors [13] - The PBOC will maintain easing liquidity condition, which is positive for Chinese stocks and commodities, and might cut RRR by 50bps and LPRs by 10bps in 4Q25 [17] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Trading Desk Comments - Asia IG opened firmly after US CPI data release. Newly issued WYNMAC 6.75 moved 0.7pt higher, and some bonds like MGMCHIs, MTRC perps, etc., had price changes. Chinese properties ROADKG 28 - 30s dropped 2.3 - 3.3pts [1] - SHIKON tightened 5bps in the morning, HK banks T2s tightened 3bps, Korea space was unchanged to 2bps tighter, and some floaters and perps had price movements [2] - There is demand from China - based investors for Japanese insurance hybrids and Yankee AT1s, and bonds in SEA and LGFV also had price changes [3] Marco News Recap - On Wednesday, S&P (+0.32%), Dow (+1.04%), and Nasdaq (+0.14%) were higher, and UST yield was lower with 2/5/10/30 yield at 3.67%/3.77%/4.24%/4.83% [6] Desk Analyst Comments - INDYIJ's 1H25 profit eroded due to lower ASP and softened market demand. Revenue declined 20.0% yoy to USD957mn, with coal ASP and sales volume decreasing. Operating profit and adj. EBITDA dropped 49.4% and 28.1% respectively [7] - Indika has been diversifying into non - coal businesses, but coal operations still drive performance. It incurred negative FCF in 1H25, and total debt/LTM EBITDA and net debt/LTM EBITDA weakened [9][10][11] - Indika has proactive liability management and smooth access to funding channels. The company is considered a candidate for early redemptions, and INDYIJ 8.75 05/07/29 is recommended as a good carry play [12][13] China Economy - Social financing extended recovery due to robust government bond issuance, but private - sector Renminbi loans slowed. The PBOC will maintain easing liquidity to stimulate credit demand [17] - The central bank might cut RRR by 50bps and LPRs by 10bps in 4Q25. US$/RMB may rise in Aug - Sep and drop in 4Q25, reaching 7.10 at end - 2025 [17] - Outstanding social financing edged up to 9% in July, SF flow expanded by 50.5% but fell short of expectation. Government and corporate bond issuances were strong, while RMB loans to the real economy dropped [18] - New RMB loans remained subdued, with growth of outstanding RMB loans edging down to 6.9% in July. Credit demand in household and corporate sectors was weak, and bill financing increased [19] Offshore Asia New Issues - New issues include Chengdu Sino French Ecological (USD100mn, 3yr, 6.8%) and Henan Water Conservancy Investment (USD500mn, 3yr, 4.3%) [22] - There is no offshore Asia new issues pipeline today [23] News and Market Color - There were 94 credit bonds issued onshore yesterday with an amount of RMB70bn, and 930 credit bonds issued month - to - date with a 9.5% yoy increase [24] - Various companies had news such as Adani solar arm sued, Adani Ports accepting tendered bonds, Azure Power seeking debt, etc. [24]

Forge Resources Announces Excellent Coal Quality Results and Further Extraction of Recently Encountered Coal Seam from La Estrella Project in Santander, Colombia August 13, 2025 8:30 AM EDT | Source: Forge Resources Corp. Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2025) - Forge Resources Corp. (CSE: FRG) (OTCQB: FRGGF) (FFSE: 5YZ) ("FRG" or the "Company) is pleased to report excellent laboratory results from the recent coal sampling at its fully permitted La Estrella coal project in Santander ...