NBS: China coal mining, washing industry profits surge 50% YoY in January-July

The combined profit of major enterprises in China's coal mining and washing sector reached Yuan 250.85 billion ($36.9 billion) during the first seven months of 2026, rising by 50.4% on year, according to data issued by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on August 27.

The NBS defines major enterprises as those with annual primary business revenues of Yuan 20 million or more. The figure extends the picture beyond the first-half reading of 41.1% published in late July, showing the sector's profit momentum accelerated rather than faded last month. Operating revenue for the industry totalled