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China import thermal coal softens amid profit-taking, yet costs provide floor
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China's mine-mouth thermal prices keep falling, but the cuts narrow
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Chinese coking plants accelerate offloading after latest price hike; coke supply recovers
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China H1 coal miners' profits rise; power generators slump
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Shanxi targets steady coal output of around 1.25 Bt by 2030
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China import thermal coal softens amid profit-taking, yet costs provide floor
China's seaborne imported thermal coal market softened toward the end of the week, as prices eased amid more prompt cargoes, increased profit-taking by some traders and growing cautious buying from ma
CCI Chinese Import PCI Coal Daily Index (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's imported PCI coal.
CCI Chinese Import Coking Coal Daily Index (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's imported coking coal.
CCI Chinese Domestic PCI Coal Daily Index (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's domestic PCI coal.
CCI Chinese Domestic Anthracite Daily Index (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's domestic anthracite coal.
CCI Chinese Domestic Coking Coal Daily Index (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's domestic coking coal.
China's mine-mouth thermal prices keep falling, but the cuts narrow
Thermal coal prices across China's major production areas continued the downtrend on September 11, as cautious buying from both power and non-power sectors and rising inventories at some mines kept th
CCI Chinese Import Thermal Coal Weekly Index (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest CCI Chinese Import Thermal Coal Weekly Index
CCI Chinese Import Thermal Coal Daily Index (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest CCI Chinese Import Thermal Coal Daily Index
Chinese Steelmaker Coke Purchase Price (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest Chinese steelmakers' coke purchase prices.
CCI Chinese Domestic Thermal Coal Daily Index (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest CCI Chinese Domestic Thermal Coal Daily Index
CCI Chinese Export Coke Daily Index (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's export coke.
CCI Chinese Domestic Coke Daily Index (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's domestic coke.
Chinese coking plants accelerate offloading after latest price hike; coke supply recovers
More coking plants in China's main production regions accelerated product shipments to seek improved margins after the fifth round of coke price rallies took effect, increasing tradable resources in t
China H1 coal miners' profits rise; power generators slump
China's coal miners and power generators posted sharply divergent first-half earnings, with coal producers benefiting from higher prices while utilities were squeezed by falling power rates and weaker
China Coal and Coke Spot-Futures Basis (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest spot-futures basis for Chinese domestic and import coking coal and met coke
Weekly global coal market news summary (Sep 7-11)
Indonesia's PTBA H1 profits surge on stronger exports, cost efficienciesIndonesian state-owned coal miner PT Bukit Asam Tbk. (PTBA) reported a sharp jump in first-half net profit for 2026, bolstered b
Weekly China coal market news summary (Sep 7-11)
N China port thermal coal market cools as weak demand triggers profit-takingThermal coal prices at northern Chinese ports are showing early signs of correction as some traders lower offers to lock in
Weekly: China's PCI coal prices rise; momentum cools
Momentum in China's PCI coal market weakened, even though some offers remained relatively firm this week.Although tight supply continues to provide solid support at the bottom, market sentiment has co
China Coal Energy Co., Ltd. reported commercial coal output of 10.08 million tonnes in Aug 2026, down 13.1% YoY, while sales rose 2.6% YoY to 21.39 million tonnes. For Jan-Aug, cumulative output fell 7.9% YoY to 82.84 million tonnes and cumulative sales declined 5.3% YoY to 162 million tonnes.
China's Huadian Jinxing 700 MW low-CV coal power project fully operational
China Huadian Coal Industry Group's 2x350 MW low-CV coal power project in Xingxian, Shanxi province, has achieved full commercial operation after Unit 2 completed a 168-hour full-load trial run, the c
Weekly: Methanol, crude benzene, coal tar markets surge on supply tightness
Methanol China's portside methanol market extended gains this period as reduced vessel arrivals and sharply lower port inventories tightened supply, while bullish macro sentiment amplified the rally.
U.S. solar industry installed 19.2 GW of PV capacity in H1 2026, up 2.67% YoY from 18.7 GW in H1 2025, according to the latest U.S. Solar Market Insight report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). In Q2, the country added 11.4 GW of solar, up 45% YoY. Total solar capacity at the end of H1 stood at 298 GW.
China found 9 new coal mines in 2025
China's mineral resource base has grown more solid, with 14 minerals including rare earths, tungsten, tin and molybdenum ranking first globally in reserves, according to a report released by the
BHP faces a new labor dispute
BHP is facing a new labor dispute in Australia, with the Mining and Energy Union (MEU) funding a class action that could involve as many as 7,000 workers.The class action seeks compensation for miners
Import thermal coal prices face pressure as summer demand peak ends
Overseas supply disruptions and firm miner offers have kept import thermal coal prices elevated this week, while rising seaborne freight costs pushed up landed costs and squeezed profit margins. At
Low Barito River water threatens Indonesian met coal miner ADMR's shipments
Prolonged dry weather has disrupted coal transportation along Indonesia's Barito River, putting shipments from Indonesian metallurgical coal producer PT Alamtri Minerals Indonesia (ADMR) at risk and p
Weekly: Shanxi coking coal mine stocks rebound as supply rises, demand cools
Coking coal inventories at coal mines in many key Chinese producing regions rebounded in the week of September 3-9 amid rising supply and weakening demand, though most mines maintained low or zero sto
Global heatwaves push power grids to limits, cooling demand surges
Extreme heat is pushing power grids across the globe to their limits, with cooling demand surging and electricity prices spiking in multiple regions.The World Meteorological Organization forecast in a
Weekly: Strong inflows, subdued offtakes push coal stocks up at N China ports
Coal stockpiles at Qinhuangdao port broke out of the earlier destocking trend in the week to September 11, shifting into a modest buildup, as a notable recovery in rail coal arrivals coincided with li
China Futures Market Updates at Close (Sep 11, 2026)
The latest updates on the Chinese futures market for coking coal, coke, iron ore and others at close.
Weekly: China coastal coal freight rates extend decline on tepid demand
China's coastal coal freight rates extended their decline this week as weak demand from power plants and ample vessel supply weighed on the market.The CCI coastal coal freight index stood at 801.47 as
China's Ministry of Natural Resources said in a report that the country's coal output reached 4.85 billion tonnes in 2025, up 1.4% year on year, while fixed-asset investment in the mining sector posted positive growth for a fifth consecutive year. Crude oil output rose to 216 million tonnes, extending gains for a seventh straight year, and natural gas production reached 262.06 billion cubic meters, marking a ninth consecutive year of increases of over 10 billion cubic meters, according to the report.
China's Ministry of Natural Resources said in a report that the country discovered 53 mineral deposits in 2025, with gold, iron ore, coal, manganese and lithium among the leading minerals by number of new finds. Gold accounted for 16 of the new discoveries, followed by iron ore with 11, coal with 9, and manganese and lithium with 8 each, according to the report.
China's Ministry of Natural Resources released a report showing that the country's geological exploration investment rose for a fifth consecutive year in 2025, with continued progress in mineral prospecting. A total of 200 new non-oil and gas mineral deposits were discovered nationwide, including 63 large, 57 medium and 80 small ones, according to the report.
Shanxi targets 30 Bcm unconventional gas output by 15th "Five-Year Plan" end
Shanxi province aims to lift unconventional natural gas output to 30 billion cubic meters (Bcm) by the end of the 15th "Five-Year Plan" period, with coalbed methane (CBM) at the center of the plan.
Lu'an Environmental Energy targets 50 Mt-plus raw coal output long term
Shanxi Lu'an Environmental Energy Dev.Co., Ltd. said it aims to keep raw coal output above 50 million tonnes over the medium to long term, relying on stable production at existing mines and capacity
Taiwan Aug coal imports rebound 16.54% MoM
Coal imports in China's Taiwan in August ended a two-month decline, rebounding from July's record low since at least 2023, preliminary customs data showed. The year-on-year drop also narrowed notably.
U.S.-Canada tariffs squeeze Minnesota mining, shipping industries
New tariffs between the U.S. and Canada are bearing down on Minnesota's Northland industries, with mining and shipping among the most exposed, local media reported.The Duluth Seaway Port Authority, wh
Baosteel increases most plate steel prices for Oct bookings
Baoshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., also known as Baosteel, a subsidiary of state-run China Baowu Steel Group, decided to further raise its domestic base prices of most main steel products by 100-200 yu
China's Taiwan imported 4.94 Mt of coal in Aug 2026, down 2.79% YoY but up 16.54% MoM, prelim customs data showed. Jan-Aug imports totaled 34.78 Mt, down 2.18% YoY.
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