December 02, 2008

Henan finds new coal deposits of 600 million tonnes

It's learned from Henan Province Geology and Mineral Bureau that a big coalfield was lately found in Jiaozuo with coal reserves forecast to top 600 million tonnes.

Expert said that the new field is located to the east of Jiaozuo coalfield, in south part of Taihangshan with prospecting areas stretching 55.23 square kilometer. It is found reserves held by coal bed above 1500 meters depth is 390 million tonnes under that, 240 million tonnes. This coalfield is to be mined for at least 88 years with coefficient of recovery of 70%. It has proven two layers of quality thermal coal and anthracite.

Expert added that the discovery is a big contribution to Jiaozuo's coal mining industry as the old resources are being exhausted.

(Sourced fromMySteel.net)