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China import thermal coal prices rise on tighter supply outlook, but buyers resist higher offers
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China's met coke makers encounter mounting pressure after prices decrease again
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China's coal imports continue to show a significant growth trend in July
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Port destocking supports China thermal coal market, but buyers stay cautious
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China's coking coal strength limited amid intertwined signals; import trades sputter
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Chinese Domestic Coking Coal Auctions on Aug 07, 2026
A summary of coking coal auctions by coal miners at China's major coal production areas, with details of coal specifications, start and trade prices and volumes, and price changes compared to last auc
China's domestic thermal coal market bullish, but resistance emerges
Persistent supply tightness, active demand, as well as repeated price hikes by a leading Chinese miner, underpinned bullish sentiment in China's domestic thermal coal market, with prices across key pr
S Korea's KOEN tenders for up to 3.06 Mt of thermal coal over 2026-2030
Korea South-East Power Co., Ltd. (KOEN) has issued a tender lately covering two coal grades for its coal-fired power plants, seeking a combined 235,000 tonnes in the first contract year and totaling u
CCI Chinese Import PCI Coal Daily Index (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's imported PCI coal.
Taipower opens tender for 320 Kt of high-CV thermal coal for Oct-Nov delivery
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has issued an open tender to purchase 320,000 tonnes of bituminous coal for its thermal power plant, according to Invitation to Bid No. TPC11502A-A6 announced on August
CCI Chinese Import Coking Coal Daily Index (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's imported coking coal.
CCI Chinese Domestic PCI Coal Daily Index (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's domestic PCI coal.
CCI Chinese Domestic Anthracite Daily Index (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's domestic anthracite coal.
CCI Chinese Domestic Coking Coal Daily Index (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's domestic coking coal.
CCI Chinese Import Thermal Coal Weekly Index (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest CCI Chinese Import Thermal Coal Weekly Index
CCI Chinese Import Thermal Coal Daily Index (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest CCI Chinese Import Thermal Coal Daily Index
CCI Chinese Domestic Thermal Coal Daily Index (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest CCI Chinese Domestic Thermal Coal Daily Index
China import thermal coal prices rise on tighter supply outlook, but buyers resist higher offers
China's seaborne import thermal coal market remained supported by tighter Indonesian supply expectations and firm domestic coal prices, although downstream buying interest has yet to fully follow the
Chinese Steelmaker Coke Purchase Price (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest Chinese steelmakers' coke purchase prices.
CCI Chinese Export Coke Daily Index (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's export coke.
CCI Chinese Domestic Coke Daily Index (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest CCI price indices for China's domestic coke.
China's met coke makers encounter mounting pressure after prices decrease again
China's metallurgical coke market was gripped by a third round of price cuts on August 7, with the latest reduction of 50-55 yuan/t bringing the cumulative decline since late July to 150-165 yuan/t. T
China Coal and Coke Spot-Futures Basis (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest spot-futures basis for Chinese domestic and import coking coal and met coke
Weekly global coal market news summary (Aug 3-7)
?ndonesia adopts measured approach to 2026 RKAB quota revisions as miners await approvalIndonesia is taking a cautious approach to relaxing mining production quotas under the revised 2026 Work Plan an
Weekly China coal market news summary (Aug 3-7)
Port destocking supports China thermal coal market, but buyers stay cautiousChina's northern port thermal coal market remained on a firmer footing on August 6 as the ongoing drawdown improved sentimen
Weekly: China PCI coal prices hold steady, steel weakness caps gains
China's PCI coal market maintained a stable trend this week. Weak steel market conditions continued to weigh on demand, while coke producers initiated and successfully implemented another round of pri
Weekly: Methanol prices fall on weak macro sentiment; crude benzene, coal tar diverge
Methanol China's portside methanol market declined this week, with absolute prices falling sharply on weakening macro sentiment despite steady inventory levels that provided some support to basis
JSW Energy, India's leading private power producer, has completed its Rs 1,410 crore ($148 million) acquisition of Maruti Clean Coal & Power, taking full ownership of a 300 MW thermal plant in Chhattisgarh, the company said on Aug 7. The deal lifts JSW Energy's installed capacity to 14.84 GW.
China new-type energy storage capacity hits 136 GW by end-2025
China's new-type energy storage sector has entered a phase of large-scale development, with cumulative installed capacity reaching 136 GW by the end of 2025, according to a report released by the
China Jun steelmaking raw material costs mixed
Iron ore, scrap, coal and coke are the main raw materials for steel production, accounting for over 80% of production costs, making procurement costs a key determinant of steelmakers' cost competitive
Strong El Nino tightens global coal market, lifts prices
A powerful El Nino event is reshaping global coal markets this year, tightening supply from top exporter Indonesia while extreme heat drives up coal-fired power demand across Asia, keeping prices
Weekly: Shanxi, Shaanxi coking coal supply tightens as output falls
Coking coal supply in major Chinese producing regions tightened over the past week, with output falling as some mines halted production for inspections and maintenance.Capacity utilization at 363 surv
Malaysia launches anti-dumping investigation on steel imports from China and Vietnam
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) of Malaysia announced in an official release on August 6 that Malaysia has initiated an anti-dumping duty investigation into imported aluminum-zin
Luo Haiying solar project connected to grid in Yunnan
PowerChina's Luo Haiying photovoltaic project in Chuxiong, Yunnan province, has been fully connected to the grid and put into commercial operation. The 35 MW project, located in Bicheng town, Lufeng
CHN Energy installs 1st turbine at 206.25 MW Shandong wind farm
China Energy (Shandong) New Energy Co., Ltd. completed the first wind turbine hoisting at its 206.25 MW Dongming wind power project on August 6, marking a key milestone for the tallest wind project un
China Futures Market Updates at Close (Aug 7, 2026)
The latest updates on the Chinese futures market for coking coal, coke, iron ore and others at close.
S Korea's state-owned Korea South-East Power (Koen) has floated a tender to buy up to 3.06 Mt of mid- and high-CV thermal coal spanning Sep 2026-Sep 2030 to its power plants, according to a recent announcement from the company. The 1st lot LT03 calls for coal with min CV of 5,800 Kcal/kg NAR, with a first-year delivery of 155 Kt/yr (1 Cape) and the rest 4 yrs each 465 Kt. Supplies are open for Indonesia, Australia, US, Canada, S Africa, and Colombia. The 2nd lot demands coal with min CV 4,200 Kcal/kg NAR, with a 1st-year supply of 80 Kt (1 Pmx) and the rest 4 yrs each 240 Kt, and is restricted to Indonesia, Australia, US, and Canada-origin coal. Bids will be closed by 20:00 Korean Standard Time on Aug 14, 2026.
S Africa's coal export corridor revives, prompting Glencore to weigh fresh expansion
Glencore is reassessing the future of its South African coal business as a recovery in rail performance begins to restore export capacity, potentially allowing the miner to restart growth projects aft
Taipower, one of Asia's major coal buyers, launched an international tender on Aug 7 to secure 320 Kt of thermal coal for its thermal power plant. The company seeks 5,900-6,900 Kcal/kg GAR bituminous coal to be sourced from Australia, Canada, and the United States. The cargo is required to be shipped in 4 Pmx-size vessels of 80 Kt (+/-10%) each, with delivery laycans spanning Oct to Nov 2026. Deadline for receiving bids at 5:00 p.m. Taipei time on Aug 17.
Polish power firm Enea suspended some units at two key coal plants, as high temperature and low Vistula water hampered cooling. Grid operator PSE opened an emergency capacity window to stabilize power supply.
China's coal imports continue to show a significant growth trend in July
China's coal imports extended their significant year-on-year growth in July 2026, though at a slower pace than the previous month, while declining slightly on a month-on-month basis, customs data show
China's National Energy Administration on Aug 7 issued an action plan for power safety during the 15th "Five-Year Plan" period, outlining measures to strengthen safety management of new energy generation, improve technical standards for offshore wind and desert-based renewable bases, and enhance full-cycle risk assessment and prevention. The plan also calls for better professional management of secondary systems in new energy plants, stricter safety standards and evaluation mechanisms for new-type energy storage, and stronger regulatory oversight and information sharing in the sector.
Red, yellow alerts issued for Philippines' Visayas grid as coal plants remain offline
The Philippines' Visayas grid was placed under red alert on August 7, as four major coal-fired power plants were still unavailable and electricity imports from Mindanao remained limited, according to
Mongolia Jan-Jul iron ore exports rise YoY
Mongolia's iron ore exports rose year on year in the first seven months of 2026, with China remaining the sole destination.Exports totaled 5.16 million tonnes (Mt) during January-July, up 10.27% from
Mongolia's customs data showed iron ore exports totaled 5.16 million tonnes in Jan-Jul 2026, up 10.27% year on year. China was the sole destination for Mongolia's iron ore exports during the period.
China Jul steel exports stay above 10 Mt for third month
China's steel exports remained elevated in July, exceeding 10 million tonnes for a third consecutive month, though cumulative shipments for the first seven months of the year continued to decline
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