山煤国际20251118

Summary of Shanxi Coal International Conference Call Company Overview - Company: Shanxi Coal International - Date: October 2025 Key Points Industry and Sales Performance - October sales were impacted by the off-peak season, leading to a significant decline in thermal coal sales, while metallurgical coal sales remained stable, ensuring no issues for annual sales [2][3] - Overall prices saw a slight increase compared to September, with good cost control expected to keep annual costs below 300 RMB/ton, a decrease of 5%-10% year-on-year [2][3] - Inventory has been decreasing since the peak in July 2025, currently around 1.56 million tons, with manageable year-end inventory pressure expected to remain between 200,000 to 300,000 tons [2][5] Pricing Mechanism - The company employs a pricing mechanism based on a benchmark price plus a floating price, with some products reaching price ceilings and executing long-term contracts [2][6] - For 2026, there may be adjustments to long-term contract pricing to align more closely with market conditions, potentially moving to a benchmark price rather than a range [2][7] Production and Supply - Production in October 2025 was around 2.6 million tons, with a full-year production target of 30-35 million tons, which is expected to be met [3][4] - The company has announced the purchase of over 2 million tons of capacity indicators to supplement procedures for the Changchun Xin and Hanjiawa mining areas, which will not affect existing capacity [2][10] - The complexity of capacity increase procedures in Shanxi province may impact future supply if not completed by year-end [2][11] Market Regulations and Taxation - There are rumors that the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) may guide state-owned enterprises to control coal prices below 850 RMB/ton, but the company has not received any formal guidance yet [2][12] - The company faced high tax burdens in Q3 due to increased resource taxes and local tax authority demands for back payments, but pressure is expected to ease in Q4 [2][13][14] Future Price Outlook - The coal supply-demand relationship is expected to improve in 2026, but the intensity of supply-side reforms may weaken [2][15] - Coal prices are projected to fluctuate between 700 to 800 RMB/ton, with potential risks of price drops during the off-peak season [2][16] Specific Coal Types - The price trends for coking coal and premium coking coal have diverged, with premium coking coal prices rising significantly while coking coal prices have remained relatively stable [2][18] Supply Assurance - The company aims for a total sales target of 25-26 million tons in 2025, with a supply assurance target of 16-17 million tons, of which approximately 13-14 million tons have been completed [2][17] General Market Sentiment - The recent supply assurance meetings are primarily aimed at addressing winter heating demands, with no strict requirements set for achieving the 1.3 billion ton target, indicating limited marginal impact on overall production plans [2][19]