China. China permits 16 newly built opencast coal mines to enhance domestic supply: NDRC (Global Times)

August 25, 2021

A total of 16 opencast coal mines in Ordos City of North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region with a forecast annual output of 25 million tons received their land using approvals recently, according to a statement from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on Wednesday. Business insiders believe that the move is aimed at boosting the country’s coal reserves.

China permits 16 newly built opencast coal mines to enhance domestic supply: NDRC – Global Times

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China. China permits 16 newly built opencast coal mines to enhance domestic supply: NDRC (Global Times)

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