China is the world's largest importer of iron ore, with imports exceeding 917 million tons in the first 10 months of 2022.

"Our station generates 1.7 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity yearly. It saves 557,000 tonnes of coal and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 1.7 million tonnes."

The province saw a decrease in imports of iron ore and natural gas.

China's raw coal output posted stable expansion in October, official data showed.

As China's leading energy base, Shanxi Province is key to the country's energy supply and electricity transmission.

It’s the best of times, it’s the worst of times. At least when it comes to mining coal.

Steel production has declined. The import and export volume of steel products decreased generally.

As legacy technologies fail to keep up with the growing demand for advanced mining activities for increased outputs and greater profits, management consulting company GlobalData believes artificial intelligence (AI) can help.