Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group secures prospecting rights for major coal and bauxite reserves in Lvliang

Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group Co., Ltd. has announced a major acquisition, securing prospecting rights for coal and bauxite resources in the city of Lvliang. The deal, valued at RMB 24.7 billion ($3.46 billion), represents a significant expansion of the company's resource portfolio.

The acquisition is expected to bolster Shanxi Coking Coal's strategic position in the energy and raw materials sector as the company continues to enhance its influence within China's resource-rich regions. The move aligns with broader industry trends of securing essential materials to meet growing energy and industrial demands.

Lüliang, also spelt Lvliang or Lyuliang, is a prefecture-level city in western Shanxi province, People's Republic of China. The region is rich in natural resources, with over 90 per cent of its land containing various minerals. It boasts more than 40 coal, iron, and bauxite mines, along with substantial coal reserves totalling 153.8 billion tonnes.

Shanxi Coking Coal Group, China's leading coking coal producer, is headquartered in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, and offers a diverse range of premium-quality products. The group is primarily involved in coal mining, processing, and power generation. Additionally, it has a broad business portfolio that spans mine construction, machinery manufacturing, mechanical and electrical equipment, chemicals, architecture, building materials, transportation, import and export, and various tertiary services.

China's bauxite resources are primarily concentrated in regions such as Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, and Shanxi. The country's bauxite deposits are mainly categorised into sedimentary, accumulative, and lateritic types, with the first two—sedimentary and accumulative—constituting the majority of China's bauxite reserves.