Breakthroughs in key technologies, solutions expected.

Seven of China's major coal-producing groups have called on the sector to boost supply and keep prices within a reasonable range.

China's benchmark power coal price rose slightly during the past week.

China's Hebei Province. Huanghua Port, one of the key ports for thermal coal transportation in China, has stepped up its turnover rate since December.

The administration will continue to step up supervision to continue improving workplace safety conditions in non-coal mines, the official said.

This use of nuclear energy for heating is expected to reduce the burning of 23,200 metric tons of coal annually.

Shanxi, a major coal-producing region in north China, has shut down 163 coal mines and eliminated 146.05 million tonnes of annual coal production capacity over the past five years.

A new railway line for transporting coals was put into operation in China recently.