China’s National Energy Administration announced on May 31 that it has approved three coal mine projects, with total investment of RMB 10.018 billion ($1.45 billion). In particular, Shanxi Province-based Beixinyao coal mine project in Xuangang Mining has a total investment of RMB 5.333 billion ($0.77 billion). Shanxi Province-based Lingbei coal mine project in Fenxi Mining has a total investment of RMB 3.045 billion ($0.44 billion). Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region-based Songxinzhuang coal mine in Jijiajing Mining has a total investment of RMB 1.64 billion ($0.24 billion).