[SMM Steel] Pasar Baja Hangzhou Sementara Stabil di Sesi Pagi, Harga Zhongtian Dirinci Online

Australia’s National Environmental Protection Agency has approved an extension of the Saraji open-cut mine in Queensland, operated by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance, allowing a further 55 million tonnes of steelmaking coal to be extracted between now and 2055. It is the agency’s first approval of a coal project since it began operations on July 1, 2026. The approval includes conditions intended to protect threatened-species habitats and water resources. The Climate Council estimated that using the coal overseas for steelmaking could generate about 120 million tonnes of carbon dioxide over the mine’s remaining life, although this is the organisation’s estimate.

Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. (KOSPO) issued the ELT10 and ELT11 long-term thermal coal tenders on September 3, 2026. The tenders are open only to KOSPO’s existing suppliers and will close at 14:00 Korea Standard Time on September 9. The two tenders cover five contract years and seek a combined nominal volume of approximately 2.99 million tonnes. ELT10 seeks thermal coal with a minimum net calorific value of 4,300 kcal/kg NAR, shipped in 80,000-tonne Panamax cargoes. Its nominal five-year volume is approximately 1.04 million tonnes. The coal may be loaded in Indonesia or Australia, with 80,000 tonnes required in the first contract year and 240,000 tonnes annually in each of the following four contract years. ELT11 seeks thermal coal with a minimum net calorific value of 5,700 kcal/kg NAR, shipped in 150,000-tonne Capesize cargoes. Its nominal five-year volume is approximately 1.95 million tonnes. The tender calls for 150,000 tonnes in the first contract year and 450,000 tonnes annually in each of the following four years. Eligible origins include Indonesia, Australia, the United States, Canada and South Africa. Russian-origin coal, as well as coal or entities subject to United States sanctions, is excluded from both tenders. South Korean utilities increased their reliance on coal in 2026 amid weaker nuclear generation and elevated LNG prices. Coal-fired generation rose 26.6% year on year in the first quarter, while an August heatwave also lifted electricity demand and coal-fleet utilization.

[Vietnam] Pasar baja lembaran Asia Tenggara menunjukkan tanda-tanda divergensi, dengan harga koil di Vietnam bergerak naik seiring dengan penawaran yang lebih tinggi dari pabrik baja domestik, mendorong harga acuan HRC impor naik 2 USD/ton menjadi 527 USD/ton CFR Vietnam. Sebuah produsen baja besar Vietnam mengumumkan penawaran bulanan baru pada 3 September, menaikkan harga HRC SS400 dan SAE1006 sebesar 10 USD/ton untuk pengiriman Oktober, menetapkannya pada 540–543 USD/ton CFR tergantung pada pelabuhan pengiriman, dengan diskon sekitar 10 USD/ton untuk pembeli dalam jumlah besar. Pada saat yang sama, impor HRC dari Indonesia ditawarkan pada 530 USD/ton CFR, dan material India tercatat pada 530–535 USD/ton CFR. Namun, harga impor tetap kurang menarik bagi pembeli domestik karena selisih harga yang sempit dengan pabrik lokal Vietnam, dan tidak ada transaksi yang tercatat karena pelaku pasar baru saja kembali dari liburan. Hal ini sangat kontras dengan pelemahan di Tiongkok, di mana harga HRC domestik dan ekspor turun di tengah sentimen pasar yang lesu dan perdagangan yang sepi.