Group 1 - The Energy ETF Guangfa (159945) opened down 5.00%, trading at 1.253 yuan [1] - Major holdings in the Energy ETF Guangfa include China Shenhua down 0.67%, China Petroleum down 2.90%, China Petrochemical down 1.69%, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical down 1.66%, China National Offshore Oil down 4.70%, and others showing varied performance [1] - The performance benchmark for the Energy ETF Guangfa is the CSI All Share Energy Index, managed by Guangfa Fund Management Co., with a return of 31.88% since its inception on June 25, 2015, and a return of 11.60% over the past month [1]

Core Viewpoint - The research team from the Beijing Low Carbon Clean Energy Research Institute of the State Energy Group has developed a high-capacity battery material using coal direct liquefaction pitch, which significantly enhances lithium storage capacity and addresses key technical bottlenecks in silicon-based materials [1] Group 1: Research and Development - The new battery material combines oxidized silicon, silicate, graphene, and amorphous carbon to improve lithium storage capacity [1] - The team proposed a solution to the issues of large volume expansion, low initial efficiency, and poor conductivity of silicon-based anodes by constructing a "carbon-carbon network" using coal direct liquefaction pitch and graphene [1] - The in-situ generation of highly active lithium disilicate on the surface of oxidized silicon, combined with the high conductivity and structural toughness of the "carbon-carbon network," enhances initial coulombic efficiency [1] Group 2: Performance Improvements - The "carbon-carbon network" acts as an "elastic armor," effectively buffering the volume expansion during the charge and discharge processes of oxidized silicon, thus suppressing electrode pulverization [1] - The electrode thickness expansion rate was reduced from 109% to 41%, with cycling stability improved nearly ninefold and charging speed increased by three times [1] Group 3: Applications and Implications - This research provides a key material foundation for the development of high energy density, long-life lithium-ion batteries for applications in new energy vehicles, high-end electronic devices, and large-scale energy storage [1] - The mechanistic study reveals the synergistic enhancement mechanism among multiple components, offering important references for the rational design of future battery materials [1]

2月2日，中煤能源跌5.12%，截至发稿，报12.98元/股，成交3.61亿元，换手率0.30%，总市值1720.97亿 元。 资料显示，中国中煤能源股份有限公司位于北京市朝阳区黄寺大街1号，成立日期2006年8月22日，上市 日期2008年2月1日，公司主营业务涉及煤炭业务、煤化工业务及煤矿装备制造业务等。主营业务收入构 成为：煤炭业务81.03%，煤化工业务12.48%，煤矿装备业务6.24%，其他业务6.00%，金融业务1.57%， 其他(补充)0.63%。 从中煤能源十大流通股东角度 数据显示，国泰基金旗下1只基金位居中煤能源十大流通股东。国泰中证煤炭ETF（515220）三季度增 持4410.11万股，持有股数7250.71万股，占流通股的比例为0.55%。根据测算，今日浮亏损失约5075.5万 元。 国泰中证煤炭ETF（515220）成立日期2020年1月20日，最新规模86.4亿。今年以来收益9.98%，同类排 名1241/5579；近一年收益11.24%，同类排名3774/4285；成立以来收益164.17%。 数据显示，国泰基金旗下1只基金重仓中煤能源。国泰中证煤炭ETF（515220）四季 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several coal companies, including China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal and Electricity, and Xinji Energy, while recommending "Hold" for Pingmei Shenma [8][9]. Core Insights - The coal market is expected to focus on overseas opportunities rather than domestic ones, with potential "black swan" events in the international market that could significantly impact coal prices [1]. - The report emphasizes the importance of companies with overseas operations, specifically China Qinfa (Indonesia), Power Development (South Africa), and Yancoal Australia (Australia) [1]. - The report highlights that the coal price is expected to remain volatile, driven by pre-holiday stockpiling and tightening supply as the Chinese New Year approaches [10][34]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The CITIC Coal Index rose to 3892.74 points, an increase of 3.98%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 3.90 percentage points [69]. - China Qinfa's market capitalization reached a historical high of 10.6 billion HKD, reflecting strong market sentiment [1]. Coal Price Trends - As of January 30, 2026, the price of thermal coal at North Port was 695 CNY/ton, up by 4 CNY/ton week-on-week [34]. - The report notes that coal prices are expected to stabilize as supply tightens and demand fluctuates due to the upcoming holiday [34]. Focus on Key Companies - The report recommends focusing on companies like China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Xinji Energy, which are expected to perform well due to their strong fundamentals [9]. - Companies like China Qinfa, which are expanding overseas, are highlighted as having significant growth potential [1][9]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The report indicates that coal supply is tightening as some mines halt production for the holiday, while demand is supported by pre-holiday stockpiling [10][34]. - The report also mentions that the inventory levels at major ports are decreasing, which could support price stability [14]. Future Outlook - The report suggests that the coal industry will continue to play a crucial role in China's energy landscape, with a focus on high-quality development amid structural reforms [34]. - Long-term prospects for the coal sector remain positive, with expectations of increased concentration and stability in supply-demand dynamics [34].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for key companies in the coal industry, including China Shenhua, Yanzhou Coal, Shaanxi Coal, and others, while some companies like Huayang Co. and Shanmei International are rated as "Overweight" [4]. Core Insights - The coal consumption scale has reached a peak plateau, with the demand for electricity generated from coal expected to stabilize in the coming years. The report suggests that the traditional growth model of coal-fired power generation may face a turning point due to the increasing share of clean energy [6][7]. - The transition of coal-fired power from a primary energy source to a supporting role in the new energy system is emphasized, with a significant expansion in installed capacity expected in the next few years [6][11]. Summary by Sections 1. Coal-fired Power: Transitioning to Peak Regulation and Support - The role of coal-fired power is shifting towards providing peak regulation and support, with its share in the energy mix declining but still remaining a core component of energy security [6][11]. - Installed capacity of coal-fired power is expected to continue expanding, with projections of new installations reaching 87 GW, 86 GW, and 43 GW from 2026 to 2028, respectively [6][29]. 2. Clean Energy: Becoming the Main Source of New Installations - Hydropower is expected to play a dual role in stable supply and peak regulation, with new installations projected to reach 17 GW, 18 GW, and 33 GW from 2026 to 2028 [7][39]. - Wind power is anticipated to see significant growth, with new installations expected to reach 109 GW, 161 GW, and 193 GW during the same period, reflecting its transition to a primary energy source [7][52]. - Solar energy is entering a stable development phase, with new installations projected at 192 GW, 139 GW, and 153 GW from 2026 to 2028, despite recent challenges in energy consumption and bidding processes [7][59]. 3. Investment Recommendations: Focus on Dividend and Flexibility - The report recommends focusing on companies with strong cash flow stability and dividend potential, such as China Shenhua and Shaanxi Coal, while also highlighting companies like Yanzhou Coal and Huayang Co. as having potential benefits from high coal demand [6][7][8].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that coal prices are expected to rebound, with a focus on the cyclical elasticity of both thermal coal and coking coal prices, which are currently at historical lows, providing room for recovery [5][15] - The report emphasizes that the price of thermal coal is influenced by supply constraints and increasing demand due to seasonal factors, while coking coal prices are more market-driven [4][5] Summary by Relevant Sections Investment Logic - Thermal coal prices are expected to rise through a four-step process: repairing central and local long-term contracts, reaching the coal-electricity profit-sharing line, and approaching the breakeven point for power plants, estimated at around 750 RMB per ton for 2025 [4][15] - Coking coal prices are determined by supply and demand fundamentals, with target prices based on the ratio of coking coal to thermal coal prices [4][15] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a dual logic for coal stocks: cyclical elasticity and stable dividends. Key stocks to consider include: - Cyclical logic: Jin控煤业, 兖矿能源 for thermal coal; 平煤股份, 淮北矿业, 潞安环能 for metallurgical coal - Dividend logic: 中国神华, 中煤能源, 陕西煤业 - Diversification and growth logic: 神火股份, 电投能源, 新集能源, 广汇能源 [5][16] Key Market Indicators - The coal index increased by 3.68%, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index by 3.6 percentage points [10][25] - As of January 30, the price of Qin港 Q5500 thermal coal was 692 RMB per ton, reflecting a slight increase of 7 RMB from the previous period [21] - The report notes a significant drop in coal inventory at ports, indicating tightening supply conditions [21][23]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that coal prices are expected to rebound, with a focus on the cyclical elasticity of both thermal coal and coking coal prices, which are currently at historical lows, providing room for recovery [5][15] - The report outlines a four-step process for the upward movement of thermal coal prices, including the restoration of long-term contracts and reaching a breakeven point for coal and power companies [4][15] - The report emphasizes that the overall investment logic remains unchanged, driven by a dual influence of tightening supply and increasing demand, particularly during the heating season [3][4] Summary by Sections Investment Logic - Thermal coal and coking coal prices are at a turning point, with thermal coal being a policy-driven commodity. The price recovery is expected to follow a specific process involving the restoration of long-term contracts and reaching a breakeven price of around 750 RMB per ton [4][15] - Coking coal prices are more influenced by market fundamentals, with target prices based on the ratio of coking coal to thermal coal prices, indicating potential target prices of 1608 RMB to 2064 RMB depending on thermal coal price movements [4][15] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a dual logic for coal stocks: cyclical elasticity and stable dividends. It identifies four main lines for stock selection: 1. Cyclical logic: Jin控煤业 and 兖矿能源 for thermal coal; 平煤股份, 淮北矿业, and 潞安环能 for metallurgical coal 2. Dividend logic: 中国神华, 中煤能源, and 陕西煤业 3. Diversified aluminum elasticity: 神火股份 and 电投能源 4. Growth logic: 新集能源 and 广汇能源 [5][16] Key Market Indicators - The coal index increased by 3.68%, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index by 3.6 percentage points, with notable gains from companies like 盘江股份 and 山西焦化 [10][25] - The report provides various market indicators, including port prices for thermal coal at 692 RMB per ton, reflecting a slight increase, and coking coal prices remaining stable at 1800 RMB per ton [21][23]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the coal mining industry is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The current phase is seen as the beginning of a new upward cycle in the coal economy, with a resonance between fundamentals and policies, making it an opportune time to invest in the coal sector [10][11] - The coal supply is expected to tighten due to domestic supply constraints and Indonesia's reduction in coal production targets, which will support a stable recovery in coal prices throughout the year [10][11] - The investment logic of coal capacity shortages remains unchanged, with a short-term supply-demand balance and a long-term gap still present [10][11] - High-quality coal companies are characterized by high profitability, cash flow, return on equity (ROE) of 10-15%, and dividend yields exceeding 5% [10][11] - The coal sector is considered undervalued, with overall valuation expected to improve, and public funds currently underweight in coal holdings [10][11] Summary by Sections 1. Coal Prices - As of January 31, the market price for Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) is 691 CNY/ton, up 5 CNY/ton week-on-week [3][29] - The international thermal coal offshore price for Newcastle NEWC5500 is 74.5 USD/ton, up 0.7 USD/ton week-on-week [3][29] - The price for coking coal at Jing Tang port remains stable at 1780 CNY/ton [31] 2. Coal Supply and Demand - The capacity utilization rate for sample thermal coal mines is 88.3%, down 1.3 percentage points week-on-week [10][49] - Daily coal consumption in inland provinces decreased by 8.30 thousand tons/day (-1.8%) [50] - Daily coal consumption in coastal provinces decreased by 7.70 thousand tons/day (-3.3%) [50] 3. Industry Performance - The coal sector saw a 3.98% increase this week, outperforming the broader market [13][16] - The thermal coal segment rose by 4.07%, while the coking coal segment increased by 3.92% [16] 4. Future Outlook - The coal supply bottleneck is expected to persist, necessitating new high-quality capacity planning to meet medium to long-term energy demands [11] - The coal sector is characterized by high performance, cash flow, and dividends, with a favorable long-term outlook due to macroeconomic improvements and regulatory changes [11]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Increase" [5] Core Insights - The report highlights an increase in coal auction listings in Mongolia for 2025, with a total of 40.8832 million tons listed, up by 14.272 million tons. However, the transaction volume is slightly lower than in 2024, at 21.792 million tons, down by 0.576 million tons [2] - The report emphasizes the performance of specific companies, recommending investments in China Coal Energy (H+A), Yanzhou Coal Mining (H+A), China Shenhua Energy (H+A), and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry. It also highlights companies focusing on smart mining, such as Keda Control, and those undergoing turnaround, like China Qinfa [3][7] - The report notes that the core port for coal transactions remains Ganqimaodu, contributing 83% of the total transaction volume [2] Summary by Sections Energy Prices Overview - As of January 30, 2026, Brent crude oil futures settled at $70.69 per barrel, up by $4.81 (7.3%) from the previous week. WTI crude oil futures settled at $65.21 per barrel, up by $4.14 (6.78%) [1] - Natural gas prices showed mixed trends, with Northeast Asia LNG spot prices at $11.68 per million British thermal units, down by $0.13 (-1.11%). The Dutch TTF gas futures settled at €40.65 per megawatt-hour, up by €1.28 (3.24%) [1] - Coal prices increased, with European ARA port coal prices at $101.50 per ton, up by $3.00 (3.05%), and Newcastle port coal prices at $116.75 per ton, up by $5.25 (4.71%) [1] Auction Performance - The report indicates that ETT led the auction with a transaction of 12.5696 million tons, followed by small TT and ER with 5.3632 million tons and 3.1296 million tons, respectively. The report also notes that coking coal transactions totaled 13.6192 million tons, down by 3.0656 million tons, while thermal coal transactions increased by 3.584 million tons to 8.1728 million tons [6] Key Stocks - The report provides a detailed table of recommended stocks, including: - China Coal Energy (601898.SH) with an EPS forecast of 1.21 for 2025 and a PE ratio of 11.32 - China Shenhua Energy (601088.SH) with an EPS forecast of 2.56 for 2025 and a PE ratio of 16.38 - Yanzhou Coal Mining (600188.SH) with an EPS forecast of 0.99 for 2025 and a PE ratio of 14.86 [7]

Investment Rating - The coal industry is rated as "Positive" and the recommendation is maintained [5]. Core Viewpoints - The value of "call options" in the coal sector is gaining attention, with expectations that coal prices may rise beyond current market reactions due to overseas disturbances [3][8]. - The valuation of quality coal companies is expected to evolve towards a "debt-like" structure combined with "coal price call options," indicating potential for price increases [3][8]. - The coal sector has shown resilience, with the coal mining index rising 7.6% since the beginning of 2026, outperforming both the CSI 300 index and the ChiNext index [8][60]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations and Targets - Recommended stocks include China Shenhua (601088, Buy), China Coal Energy (601898, Buy), Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry (601225, Buy), and Jinneng Holding (601001, Buy) [3][63]. Industry Fundamentals - The coal inventory at ports has significantly decreased, with a reported drop to 24.66 million tons as of January 30, 2026, a decrease of 6.2% month-on-month and 6.8% year-on-year [8][36]. - The price of low-sulfur coking coal has increased to 1,630 RMB/ton, reflecting a week-on-week rise of 12 RMB/ton and a year-on-year increase of 290 RMB/ton [8][22]. - The coal mining operating rate is at a median level for the same period, indicating stable supply conditions [27][28]. Price Trends - The price of thermal coal at Qinhuangdao port has shown a recovery, while the prices of imported coal from Australia and Indonesia have also increased [8][22][20]. - The overall energy prices, including oil and gas, have risen significantly, with European natural gas prices up 37% and Brent crude oil prices up 16% since the beginning of the year [8][22]. Market Performance - The coal sector has consistently outperformed the broader market indices, with the coal mining index showing a 7.6% increase compared to the 1.7% and 4.5% increases in the CSI 300 and ChiNext indices, respectively [8][60]. - The current price-to-book ratio (PB) for the coal industry is 1.52, indicating a historically low relative valuation compared to the broader market [8][60].