Listed coal producers recorded profits during the second quarter and first half of 2017, but the the second half of the year may not be so promising due to large stockpiles, adverse weather and technological and geological barriers.
The domestic coal sector is going through a tough time owing to serious competition from cheap imported coal, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said.
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has asked the coal sector to
prioritise coal production for domestic use, thereby ensuring the
stability of the national energy reserve.
