According to Anhui Ore Reserves Resources Evaluation Center, Bureau of Geology and Minerals Prospecting and Exploration of Anhui has prospected a large molybdenum ore mine in Shapinggou, Jinzhai County of Anhui with over 2.2 million mt reserves and over RMB 60 billion ($ 9.2 billion) potential economic value.
The prospected ore body is 1000 m long and 900m wide and the largest single drill hole is 945m.