Coal production to see reduction

Beijing: A total of 12 provincial regions have unveiled targets to cut excess coal capacity in 2017, with Shanxi, Henan and Guizhou pleading the biggest reductions, China Securities Journal reported.

Both Shanxi and Henan provinces plan to reduce coal output by 20 million tonnes this year, while Guizhou vows to cut production capacity by 15 million tonnes. The remaining regions’ goals all stand below eight million tonnes, the newspaper said.