Analysing the Sustainable Development of Coal Resources in Shanxi Province from the Perspective of Coal Reserves

The coal production capacity is determined by many factors, such as geological conditions, production conditions, transportation conditions, environmental factors, coal reserves and so on. The coal reserves play a fundamental role in these factors. Therefore, this paper analyzes whether existing reserves in Shanxi Province could support coal production target which is made by government of Shanxi Province after the integration of coal resources from the perspective of coal reserves. The purpose of this paper is to achieve better sustainable development of coal resources in Shanxi Province.