One mine in Qinyuan of Changzhi resumed production on July 31, though sustained strict inspections across Shanxi led to new suspensions in Luliang. Most operating mines are running at low utilization rates due to inspections, prior overproduction checks, work safety requirements and longwall relocations, leaving little room for supply improvement.

A survey by Sxcoal showed 62 coking coal mines across Changzhi, Linfen, Luliang, Jinzhong and Taiyuan were closed as of July 31, with a combined capacity of 75.8 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). The number of suspended mines rose by one from a day earlier but fell 57 from May 25. Idled capacity increased 1.2 Mtpa day on day but dropped 58.7 Mtpa from May 25.

In Qinyuan, restart efforts continued, with