The channel is also a major route for China's west-to-east coal transportation, ensuring the country's energy consumption demand is met.

By September this year, the number of iron and steel enterprises in the northern Chinese province had been slashed to 39 from 123 about 10 years ago.

Fluorspar is the commercial name for the naturally occurring mineral fluorite, composed of calcium and fluorine (CaF2).

In November 2022, the production of the Mining and Hydrocarbons sector increased 5.06% compared to the same month of the previous year.

This means that renewables, which have lower individual production costs, end up having to share the price burden of more expensive fossil fuels.

The construction of a mega solar and wind power base in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region will further facilitate the country's low-carbon energy transition and ensure domestic energy security, industry experts said.

A mega solar and wind power base kicked off construction in China's seventh-largest desert on Wednesday.

Liaoning province in Northeast China saw a major onshore wind power project connect to the state grid and go into operation on Saturday.