In the city of Datong in north China's Shanxi Province, a coal mining subsidence area once scarred by mining activities is now adorned with a vast array of glinting solar panels.

By the end of 2022, the province's proven coalbed methane reserves had surpassed 760 billion cubic meters.

Shanxi, one of China's coal-rich provinces, should step up promoting clean and efficient coal use while expanding renewable energy capacity to ensure long-term stability and development, industry insiders have said.

the bill will impose a tax of INR 100 ($1.19) per tonne on coal and iron ore production.

Overall, in the short term, it was still difficult to find an upward driving force and operation under pressure was the main focus.

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Zhang noted that while people earlier used baskets and mules to transport coal, mechanization and intelligent systems have since been introduced.

North China's Shanxi Province is pursuing high-quality and green development by promoting new quality productive forces.