城市24小时 | “煤炭产量第一省”，即将再度易主？

Coal Production Trends - In the first ten months of the year, Inner Mongolia's raw coal production reached 104,996.7 million tons, while Shanxi's production was 108,485.8 million tons, indicating that Shanxi is likely to reclaim its position as the top coal-producing province this year [1][3] - For 2024, projections show Inner Mongolia's coal production at 129,686.9 million tons, surpassing Shanxi's 126,873.8 million tons, marking a shift in leadership in coal production [3] Economic Impact of Coal Industry - Shanxi's GDP growth rate is projected to be only 2.3% in 2024, ranking it at the bottom among 31 provinces, largely due to increased safety regulations and declining coal prices [3][4] - In contrast, Shanxi's industrial output value increased by 4.6% from January to October, with the coal industry contributing significantly to this growth at 5.1%, accounting for 70% of the industrial growth [3] Transition and Diversification Efforts - Shanxi is under pressure to reduce its reliance on coal, with calls for a transition to a more diversified energy structure, as highlighted by the provincial government's recent initiatives [4] - Inner Mongolia is showing a more diversified industrial growth, with significant increases in emerging industries, such as equipment manufacturing (21.2% growth) and high-tech manufacturing (16.5% growth) [4]