FLASH: More coal mines suspended in Southwest China after recent fatal accident

Coal mines in Fuyuan county, Qujing city, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, were ordered to suspend operations on December 25 following a fatal mine accident in neighboring Zhaotong city late Wednesday, Mysteel learned from market sources.

According to sources, Fuyuan coal mines received verbal notifications from local authorities on Thursday, instructing them to immediately halt all underground production. Only essential maintenance work is currently allowed at the affected mines. Market participants expect the mines may resume operations after the New Year holiday from January 1-3, though