The province also saw a growth in the import of agricultural products, iron ore, mechanical and electronic products, and sawn timber.

The official said that the government will encourage central SOEs to conduct strategic cooperation in various ways.

Coal made up the bulk of that cargo — about 1.1 billion tons — up 17 percent year-on-year.

Coal made up the bulk of that cargo — about 1.1 billion tons — up 17 percent year-on-year.

Energy consumption used as raw materials rather than fuel and power will not be included in total energy consumption control.

In addition, more railway lines were opened and more investment was made in railway construction to help stabilize the economy.

Glencore's metals output showed mixed progress on the year in the third quarter of 2022.

India's producer Vedanta Resources plans to complete the building of its new 60,000t/yr ferro-chrome plant.