As China implements more stringent policies and regulations on the environment, the demand for high-quality iron ore will remain strong in the coming years, which provides companies like Rio Tinto an edge in the country, CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques said.

China's first 110-ton NTE120AT unmanned electric mining truck -- developed by Inner Mongolia North Hauler Joint Stock Co, a Baotou-based mining truck manufacturer -- was successfully launched recently, making China the third country to boast having unmanned mining vehicle technology after the US and Japan.

China's coal industry saw reasonably fluctuating prices and increased profitability in 2018, thanks to basically balanced supply and demand, according to a report issued by the China National Coal Association on Friday.

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