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]

"The two companies did not reach a revised agreement to cure the MAC that compensated Peabody for the material and long-term impacts of the MAC on the most significant mine in the planned acquisition," said Peabody President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Grech. "Peabody has chosen to terminate the transaction and will continue to execute our plans to create substantial value from our diversified global asset portfolio." ST. LOUIS, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) announced today that it h ...

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]

7 月份，规模以上工业（以下简称规上工业）原煤生产有所下降，原油生产平稳增长，天然气、电力生产增速加快。 一、原煤、原油和天然气生产及相关情况 原煤生产有所下降。7月份，规上工业原煤产量3.8亿吨，同比下降3.8%；日均产量1229万吨。 1—7月份，规上工业原煤产量27.8亿吨，同比增长3.8%。 原油加工增速加快。7月份，规上工业原油加工量6306万吨，同比增长8.9%，增速比6月份加快0.4个百分点；日均加工203.4万吨。 1—7月份，规上工业原油加工量42468万吨，同比增长2.6%。 天然气生产增速加快。7月份，规上工业天然气产量216亿立方米，同比增长7.4%，增速比6月份加快2.8个百分点；日均产量7.0亿立方米。 1—7月份，规上工业天然气产量1525亿立方米，同比增长6.0%。 原油生产稳定增长。7月份，规上工业原油产量1812万吨，同比增长1.2%，增速比6月份放缓0.2个百分点；日均产量58.5万吨。 1—7月份，规上工业原油产量12660万吨，同比增长1.3%。 二、电力生产情况 规上工业电力生产增长加快。7月份，规上工业发电量9267亿千瓦时，同比增长3.1%，增速比6月份加快1. ...

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 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total operating revenue of $102.9 million for Q2 2025, down from $117.8 million in Q1 2025 and up from $93.8 million in the prior year period [19] - Net income for Q2 2025 was $8.2 million, compared to $10 million in Q1 2025 and a loss of $10.2 million in the prior year period [20] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $3.4 million, down from $19.3 million in Q1 2025 and a loss of $5.8 million in the prior year period [20] - Operating cash flow for Q2 2025 was $11.4 million, compared to $38.4 million in Q1 2025 and $23.5 million in the prior year period [20] - Total bank debt increased to $45 million as of June 30, 2025, from $23 million at March 31, 2025 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Electric sales for Q2 2025 were $60 million, unchanged from the prior year period but down from $85.9 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to seasonal factors and a planned maintenance outage [19] - Third-party coal sales increased to $38.1 million in Q2 2025, up from $30.2 million in Q1 2025 and $32.8 million in the prior year period, driven by higher shipments [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects to produce approximately 3.7 million tons of coal in 2025, with 2.1 million tons already produced in the first half of the year [16] - The average contracted sales price for coal in 2026 is projected to be approximately $4 per ton higher than in 2025 [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on securing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) and has expanded its discussions with multiple counterparties, including utilities [9][10] - There is an ongoing evaluation of opportunities to acquire additional dispatchable generation assets to diversify the portfolio and enhance financial profiles [10][13] - The company is considering adding natural gas capabilities at its Merrell facility to create a dual fuel configuration [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the current market conditions, driven by increasing demand for accredited capacity and resilient baseload power [9] - The company is encouraged by the growing policy support for coal and coal-fired generation at both federal and state levels [15] - Management believes that the shift towards intermittent renewables will create long-term imbalances and greater market volatility, increasing the value of reliable baseload assets [10] Other Important Information - The company appointed Todd Talez as the new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience in the power and utility sectors [17] - The company has secured a $35 million prepaid firm energy sale with delivery scheduled throughout 2025 and 2026, which will enhance operational flexibility [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are you open to multiple agreements to avoid customer concentration? - Management indicated that they are open to multiple agreements and have been encouraged by the aggressive bids from utilities [26] Question: Should we expect the end user to fund the co-firing upgrade? - Management stated that some customers are interested in co-firing, while others are not, and the decision will depend on the offers received [29] Question: What are your thoughts on liquidity management? - The CFO mentioned opportunities to execute on prepays and refinance the existing capital structure [33] Question: What is the status of the larger scale PPA? - Management noted that while the pricing curve has dropped slightly, the capacity markets have strengthened, leading to competitive conversations [36] Question: Are you actively looking for acquisitions? - Management confirmed they are having conversations and are positioned to take advantage of potential acquisitions in coal-fired assets [41] Question: Will you provide economics around the co-firing opportunity soon? - Management indicated that they are gathering information but will not disclose costs until the project becomes more actionable [48] Question: What is your appetite for reentering exclusivity with counterparties? - Management expressed no current appetite for exclusivity, preferring to gather as much information as possible from various parties [52]

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 July 31 to August 6, 2025 [1] Key Points Production Data - Total thermal coal output from the 100 sample mines was **12,135 kt**, reflecting a **0.1% decrease week-over-week (WoW)** but a **3.7% increase year-over-year (YoY)**. On a lunar calendar basis, output increased by **3.4% YoY** [2] - Breakdown of output by region: - Shanxi: **2,950 kt** (-0.3% WoW, +11.7% YoY, +11.3% lunar YoY) - Shaanxi: **3,620 kt** (+4.8% WoW, +0.9% YoY, +0.4% lunar YoY) - Inner Mongolia: **5,565 kt** (-2.8% WoW, +1.7% YoY, +1.5% lunar YoY) - Year-to-date (YTD) output for the sample mines reached **388 million tonnes (mnt)**, representing a **3.7% increase YoY** [2] Utilization Ratio - The overall utilization ratio of the sample mines was **89.9%**, a **0.1 percentage point (ppt) decrease WoW**, but a **3.2 ppt increase YoY**. On a lunar calendar basis, the increase was **3.0 ppt YoY** [3] - Regional utilization ratios: - Shanxi: **85.7%** (-0.3 ppt WoW, +9.0 ppt YoY) - Shaanxi: **92.4%** (+4.2 ppt WoW, +0.8 ppt YoY) - Inner Mongolia: **90.6%** (-2.7 ppt WoW, +1.5 ppt YoY) [3] Inventory Levels - Total coal inventory in the sample mines was **3,206 kt** as of August 6, 2025, showing a **0.3% decrease WoW** and a **2.4% increase YoY**. On a lunar calendar basis, the increase was **2.0% YoY** [4] - Regional inventory levels: - Shanxi: **892 kt** (-0.3% WoW, +6.2% YoY) - Shaanxi: **699 kt** (+4.2% WoW, -10.6% YoY) - Inner Mongolia: **1,615 kt** (-2.1% WoW, +7.0% YoY) [4] Additional Insights - The report indicates a cautious market expectation regarding demand recovery in the thermal coal sector, despite some positive year-over-year production figures [1] - The pecking order of demand for various materials in the market is noted as: aluminum > steel > copper > thermal coal > battery > gold > lithium > cement [1] This summary encapsulates the critical data and insights from the thermal coal production and inventory report, highlighting trends in production, utilization, and inventory levels across key regions in China.

Company Overview - Warrior Met Coal is a U.S. metallurgical coal mining company operating in Alabama with two producing mines and a development project named Blue Creek, which is expected to commence longwall mining in Q1 [1] Investment Strategy - The focus is on investing in turnarounds within the natural resource industries, typically holding investments for 2-3 years, emphasizing value for downside protection while still allowing for significant upside potential [2] - The portfolio has achieved a compounded annual growth rate of 29% over the last 6 years [2]