On April 8, the Suberga Coal Mine project in Inner Mongolia held a groundbreaking ceremony in Suberga Town, Ejin Horo Banner, Ordos.

Groundbreaking ceremony of the Suberga Coal Mine project in Inner Mongolia. [Photo/Wechat account of Ejin Horo Release]

The Suberga Coal Mine is one of the first large-scale coal projects approved by the state during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. With a total investment of 11 billion yuan, the mine is designed to have an annual production capacity of 8 million tons. The minefield covers an area of 79.3 square kilometers, with designed recoverable reserves of 975 million tons. The construction period is planned to be 42 months. The start of construction marks the beginning of full-scale development of the western mining area of Ejin Horo Banner.

Once completed, the project is expected to generate an annual industrial output value of 4 billion yuan, which will be of great significance in optimizing the energy industry layout of the region, continuously consolidating the traditional energy economic foundation, and promoting high-quality economic and social development.