The coal industry in this province accounts for 30.3% of GDP.

The Shanxi Provincial Government has been committed to promoting the development of the coal industry to increase economic aggregate and improve people's livelihood. With the support and guidance of the government, the coal industry in Shanxi Province has continued to grow and has become one of the important coal production bases in the country.

The Shanxi Provincial Government also pays attention to the transformation and upgrading of the coal industry and promotes the development of the coal industry in an intelligent, green, and service-oriented direction to adapt to market demand and environmental protection requirements.