WEEKLY: China's thermal coal prices edge up as supply tightens modestly

China's thermal coal market edged higher over the past week (January 26-30), supported by a mild contraction in spot supply from producing regions, although the upside remained constrained by easing power demand and ample downstream inventories.

In the main producing regions, most state-owned mines maintained normal production, while a number of private producers curtailed operations or halted production for the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday over February 15-23. Additional output cut was heard at some mines since they've met monthly production targets toward end of