China's July Coal Output Up 2.8% Y/Y

CHINA - BEIJING. China's coal output rose 2.8% year-on-year in July as mines ramped up production to ensure steady supply during the month's record-breaking heat, statistics bureau data showed on Thursday.

The world's largest coal producer mined 390.37 million metric tons of the fuel last month, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, down from June's 405.38 million tons, which was the highest level since December 2023.

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