Iron ore prices are expected to soften from current high levels in the July-September quarter.

Iron ore prices are expected to soften from current high levels in the July-September quarter.

China's benchmark power coal price remained flat during the past week.

China's benchmark power coal price remained flat during the past week.

Analysts said the country should ramp up its efforts to revitalize domestic demand to sustain the improvement in industrial earnings amid mounting uncertainties.

The ministry said, "this decision will save dozens of early death cases caused by air pollution."

Thermal coal options started trading on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in central China's Henan province Tuesday.

Analysts urge more steps to revitalize domestic demand to sustain growth amid uncertainties