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NW China's Qinghai province generated 66.98 TWh of electricity from Jan to Aug, falling 1.7% YoY, according to data released by local energy bureau. Hydropower output declined 15.6% YoY to 25.73 TWh, thermal power rose 13.1% YoY to 10.47 TWh, solar power was up 11% YoY to 19.25 TWh and wind power increased 4.4% YoY to 11.53 TWh.
Shanxi reiterated its determination to realize annual coal production growth in 2023 at least of 5% to reach 1,365 Mt on Sep 26, at a press conference interpreting the province's latest measures to steadily promote economy recovery and improvement.
Poland's hard coal production was 3.86 Mt in Aug, rising 0.2% YoY and 7.1% MoM, official statistics showed. Lignite production reached 3.15 Mt in the month, down 35.7% YoY but up 2.5% MoM.
The US produced 52.46 mln short tons (47.59 Mt) of coal in Aug of 2023, down 2.14% YoY but up 6.9% MoM, the U.S. EIA said in its Monthly Energy Review on Sep 26.
China's coal mining and washing industry earned a total profit of 523.69 billion yuan (around $72.23 million) in Jan-Aug, falling 26.3% YoY, according to data from NBS. The total revenue of the coal mining and washing industry stood at 2,293.73 billion yuan during the period, down 13.9%, while costs were registered at 1,465.37 billion yuan, 7.5% lower YoY.
Thailand's thermal coal (including bituminous and sub-bituminous coal) imports in Aug reached 1.94 Mt, down 9.88% YoY but jumping 102.6% MoM, the highest level in seven months, customs data showed.
On Sep 26, for the first time this year, all 34 units of the Three Gorges Dam were put into operation, generating a total of 22.5 GW of electricity. This power generation is crucial to the power supply for the Asian Games being held in Hangzhou.
On Sep 26, the Baltic Dry Index increased to its highest level in over 9 months, steered by strong gains in Capesize index. The BDI index rose 80 points, or 4.96%, to 1,694 points, the highest since late Dec.
Eastern China's Anhui province registered a yearly uptick of 0.5% in power consumption to 33.11 TWh in Aug, showed data from Anhui Energy Bureau. During Jan-Aug, the province used 213.25 TWh of electricity, up 5.1% YoY.
Canada exported 2.48 Mt of coal in Jul, down 10.71% YoY and 29.10% MoM, which were valued at $636 mln, falling 46.15% YoY and 37.81% MoM, according to Statistics Canada.
Global crude steel production rose 2.2% YoY to 153 Mt in Aug, showed data from the World Steel Association. In Jan-Aug, the output worldwide witnessed a marginal y-o-y rise of 0.2% to 1.26 Mt.
Inventory of five major steel products in China's 21 cities fell 2.7% from ten days ago but rose 6.8% from a year earlier to 9.31 Mt in mid-Sep (Sep 11-20), according to data from CISA.
Japan produced 7.15 Mt of crude steel in Aug, falling 3.2% MoM and 2.9% YoY, according to data released by the Japan Iron and Steel Federation.
Germany imported 1.72 Mt of hard coal in Jul, falling 6.66% MoM and 36.48% YoY, posting the fourth straight month of decrease, according to preliminary data from German Statistics Bureau.
Qinhuangdao's coal stocks stood at 5.60 Mt on Sep 22, climbing 9.80% WoW and 11.11% MoM, Sxcoal's data showed. It was 14.29% higher than the year-ago level. It continued to accumulate, partly as offtakes dropped significantly amid weaker demand for power generation.
Indonesian thermal coal prices moved higher amid steady demand from China and India on concerns of supply shortage in the near term. Most Chinese traders expected the prices to have a higher chance to
China's portside thermal coal prices were generally steady on the last trading day ahead of the Golden Week, due to the early exit of many traders. However, most traders were optimistic on post-holida
China's PCI coal prices were supported as a whole in September due to raw coal supply constraints and steel mills' and traders' active buying.During the month,? raw coal output was tightened due to st
Market participants have voiced their concerns about coking coal and coke markets after the Mid-autumn and National Day holidays, with some cokemakers opting not to build feed coal stocks to high leve
Northwestern China's Qinghai province generated 66.98 TWh of electricity from January to August, falling 1.7% from a year earlier, a largely narrowed rate of decline compared to the first seven months
Indonesian thermal coal prices remain resilient despite lower liquidityIndonesian thermal coal prices have remained robust, defying a decrease in trading liquidity, attributed in part to an industry c
China's pithead thermal coal prices soften ahead of holidayThermal coal prices in China have seen a sudden decline after rising for more than a month, as many buyers retreated ahead of the National Da
Thermal coal exports of the United States registered a year-on-year rise of over 20% during the first eight months of 2023, climbing to the highest level since 2018, Reuters reported, citing shipping
Ordos, a major coal heartland in Inner Mongolia, reported 539 million tonnes of raw coal output during January-August, up 3.1% year on year, representing 67.4% of total production in the region.Inner
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Mongolia is on track to fully complete its annual coal export target in 2023 considering high volume so far, Mongolian media Ikon News reported, citing a statement from the Minister of Mining and Heav
A coal mine accident claimed 16 lives on September 24 in southwestern China's coal-rich Guizhou province, underscoring the safety mining situation again in the country.The tragedy struck in the mornin
India's Power Minister RK Singh has unveiled an ambitious plan to augment the country's thermal power capacity by an additional 25-30 GW, on top of 49 GW that are currently in the construction phase.U
French President Emmanuel Macron declared on September 24 that his country will completely abandon coal-fired power generation by 2027.The country will hit the target by converting its last two coal p
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Daily crude steel production at key member firms of China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) stood at 2.13 million tonnes during September 11-20, falling 1.17% compared with the previous ten days, the
Check out latest updates on the Chinese futures market for coking coal, coke, iron ore and others at close.
Thailand's thermal coal (including bituminous and sub-bituminous coal) imports in August reached 1.94 million tonnes, down 9.88% year on year but jumping 102.6% month on month, the highest level in se
Indonesian thermal coal prices remain resilient despite lower liquidityIndonesian thermal coal prices have remained robust, defying a decrease in trading liquidity, attributed in part to an industry c
The National Development and Reform Commission greenlit the Anjianzhuang coal mine in Lingtai, Pingliang of northwestern China's Gansu province, which has a production capacity of 5 million tonnes per
China's domestic thermal coal continued to move upward last week, with prices of 5,500 Kcal/kg NAR grade exceeding 900 yuan/t at northern ports, thanks to active buying from non-power sectors. The pri
Indonesian thermal coal prices remained elevated despite elusive price changes on September 22, backed by robust demand from China and India.Panamax 3,800 Kcal/kg NAR thermal coal for October delivery
Indonesian thermal coal prices continued their upward trend on September 20, fueled by robust demand from China and India and supply shortages.On September 20, October-loading Panamax 3,800 Kcal/kg NA
Indonesian low- and mid-CV thermal coal prices continued to climb this week, bolstered by growing demand from India and China ahead of the upcoming holiday seasons. The market sentiment has been furth
Prices of imported Mongolian coking coal gained momentum at China's largest inland coal port during the past week, driven by sustained inquiries from downstream users and supply constraints in key pro
Newcastle thermal coal futures fell notably following a three-day hike amid profit-taking activities, ongoing hawkish monetary policies in the United States, and dimmed demand projections.On September
China's coal imports in August reversed the previous decline, trending upwards and reaching a new high since 2014, according to the General Administration of Customs.China imported 44.33 million tonne
Western China experienced both high temperatures and precipitation recently, but slight decrease in rainfall intensity prompted reduced water inflow at the Three Gorges Dam upstream and corresponding
China's domestic thermal coal prices gained further at the start of the week as buyers went on buying before the National Day holiday. However, some traders predicted potential resistance in coming da
China's domestic thermal coal prices advanced for the sixth straight trading day on September 20, driven by a decline in supply stemming from safety inspections in mining areas. However, the price hik