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"Minister Zhang, you are too polite! I am just helping to pass on the message. This coal mine was not discovered by me. If I really want to thank anyone, I have to thank the workers of the Red Star Steel Plant!" Li Ze said with a humble look and a smile.

Minister Zhang nodded repeatedly and said with emotion: "Don't worry, Vice Minister Li, our Ministry of Coal Industry will definitely issue a formal letter of thanks to the Red Star Steel Plant. Alas, you may not know, but in recent times, there have been some problems with the coal supply, which has really given me a headache! From what you just described, the scale of this newly discovered coal mine is not small, and the annual output is estimated to be several million tons."

At this point, Minister Zhang's eyes flashed with excitement, and he continued, "Once this coal mine is successfully built and put into production, it will at least slightly alleviate the current tight coal supply situation. So, Vice Minister Li, the news you brought is simply timely help!"

However, Li Ze seemed a little skeptical. He frowned and asked, "Can a coal mine with an annual output of several million tons really effectively alleviate the problem of tight coal supply? Isn't it a bit exaggerated?"

Hearing this, Minister Zhang smiled bitterly and shook his head, explaining: "Since coal production began to decline, our department has been trying every possible way to reduce the consumption of coal that is not absolutely necessary. After a period of hard work and adjustments, we have basically achieved it."

"Despite facing many difficulties, the most difficult problem for our Ministry of Coal Industry is how to maintain the current coal production."

"We have racked our brains and tried every possible means to achieve this goal. However, the frustrating thing is that despite such efforts, we are still unable to stabilize the current production. Instead, it shows a trend of slow decline."

“If we want to truly reverse this unfavorable situation and solve the current problems in coal production, the most direct and effective way is undoubtedly to build new coal mines.

"However, building a large-scale coal mine is not an easy task. It not only requires a large number of various equipment and huge capital investment, but also the key point is to know the specific location of the coal mine clearly."

"In addition, compared with the common underground coal mining mode, open-pit coal mining is obviously more efficient. For this reason, if we can find a coal mine resource suitable for open-pit mining, it will bring great convenience and advantages."

"Just at this moment, the workers of the Red Star Steel Plant accidentally discovered such a coal mine - the coal seam is extremely shallow! This means that in terms of the difficulty of construction and the cost of mining, this coal mine is significantly lower than those traditional underground coal mines."

"And because the coal seam is relatively shallow, considering the climate of Western Region Province, it can be built into an open-pit coal mine. The safety factor of open-pit coal mines is relatively much higher when carrying out coal excavation. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that once this coal mine is successfully completed and put into use, it will play a vital role in changing the current predicament of the coal industry." Zhang Linzhi explained patiently.

After listening to Zhang Linzhi's explanation, Li Ze said with emotion: "I didn't expect that there are so many tricks in the coal industry. It's really like a mountain between two different industries!"

"The coal industry is indeed complicated, but no matter how complicated it is, it is not as complicated as your industrial system. After all, as long as you know where the coal mines are, you just need to find a way to safely dig the coal out of the ground." Zhang Linzhi said with a smile on the phone.

"I hope that what Red Star Steel Plant discovers is a super large coal mine, preferably with an annual output of tens of millions of tons, which can completely improve the tight coal supply situation in our country." Li Ze finally expressed his sincere hope.

"Deputy Minister Li, I'd like to thank you for your good words. If we really have discovered a large coal mine with an annual output of tens of millions of tons, I will pay for a meal for the farm workers who discovered the coal mine. I will invite you to accompany us. You must honor me with your presence!"

"Okay, we have quite some time left. I won't disturb Minister Zhang from his work. Goodbye, Minister Zhang."

"Goodbye." After saying that, Zhang Linzhi hung up the phone.

After Zhang Linzhi finished talking to Li Ze, he took a deep breath, slowly picked up the phone on the table, and skillfully pressed a series of numbers. After a few short waiting tones, a clear voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, Minister Zhang."

Zhang Linzhi said in a steady tone: "Hey, Secretary Hu, come to my office."

Not long after, a light and hurried sound of footsteps approached from afar, and Hu Quewen appeared at the door of Zhang Linzhi's office. He knocked on the door gently, and walked in quickly after getting permission.

When Hu Quewen stood still, Zhang Linzhi told him the news he had just learned from Li Ze. Hu Quewen listened attentively, nodding slightly from time to time to show that he had understood the situation.

When Zhang Linzhi finished his story, he paused for a moment and then said seriously: "Based on what Vice Minister Li said on the phone, we can preliminarily determine that the coal mine covers an area of ​​1 square kilometer! This data is quite astonishing. If such a large area of ​​coal mine can be successfully developed and utilized, it will be of great significance to our country's coal production this year. But everything is just a preliminary estimate at present, so we must take action as soon as possible."

Zhang Linzhi looked at Hu Quewen with a sharp gaze and continued to instruct, "Secretary Hu, you must immediately arrange for professionals who are proficient in coal mine exploration. Time is running out. You must rush to Qitai County, Western Region Province as quickly as possible to conduct a comprehensive and detailed survey of the coal mine I just mentioned."

"This mission is of vital importance and there can be no negligence or delay. Once we determine that the size of the coal mine is indeed worthy of large-scale mining, we will go all out to build it and put it into production and operation within this year."

Hu Quewen was fully aware of the urgency and importance of this mission. He nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, Minister Zhang, I understand what you mean. I will arrange for the relevant technical personnel and coordinate resources from all parties to ensure that they can fly to the Western Region Province as quickly as possible."

"At the same time, I will closely monitor the entire survey process and report the latest progress to you in a timely manner. Please rest assured that we will do our utmost to find out the reserves of that coal mine as soon as possible."

Before he finished speaking, Hu Quewen turned around and hurriedly left Zhang Linzhi's office, leaving only a slight sound of the door closing echoing in the air.