In N Shanxi, thermal coal prices remained stable, with some mines experiencing decline in auction prices. One mine in Xinzhou offered mixed coal (CV3600, S0.5) at 309 yuan/t with VAT, down by 1 yuan/t. The mine reported that long-term contract coal shipments were normal, and it had nearly no inventory. Auction transactions improved, but the price reduction for some mines remained significant. Downstream inventories were high, and procurement activity was low.