Proven coal reserves in Inner Mongolia 770.3 billion tons

In 2011, Inner Mongolia increased the proven reserves of coal resources by more than 17 billion tons through geological exploration, which increased the proven reserves of coal resources in the region to 770.3 billion tons.

According to a report by the reporter, in 2011, Inner Mongolia increased its special investment in geological exploration. The region's geological exploration of non-oil and gas minerals invested 5.864 billion yuan, completed various types of regional geological surveys, and weighed 145,900 square kilometers of gravitational area. New types of mineralized sites have been discovered. In more than 230 locations, 71 new mineral sites have been added.

Reporters learned that in addition to coal resources, Inner Mongolia still achieved important results in non-ferrous metals and groundwater exploration in 2011. Among them, the increase in proven reserves of molybdenum, copper, and gold reached 37%, 25%, and 14%, respectively, which was 66 local wells, which solved the drinking water problem of 26,400 people and 32,800 head of livestock in severe water shortage areas.