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

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.

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.

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

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

The remarks came after the association reported weakening demand of steel materials and high prices of raw materials used in production like coking coals.