Shanxi Province Speeds up Development

Shanxi Province in North China enjoys exceptional advantages in its economic development. —Rich mineral resources. There are over 120 kinds of proven mineral deposits of which six rank first in the country’s reserves. The coal reserves stand at more than 260 billion tons, one third of the country’s proven reserves. The coal is high in quality with low ash, low sulphur and low phosphorus content and high calorific capacity. About 57,000 sq. km of the province’s area is covered with over 6,200 coal mines, 37% of the