Recently, Tongcheng City, Anhui Province, witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony of a landmark sand and gravel project worth over 10 billion yuan. The project was won by Anqing Qingyuan Mineral Resources Development Co., Ltd. (a state-owned enterprise) with a bid of 1.295 billion yuan, and has a total investment of 3.23 billion yuan. It is expected to be completed and put into operation by the end of 2024, providing stable sand and gravel resources for the local area and surrounding regions.

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According to reports, the project's mining area covers approximately 1.2 square kilometers, with recoverable resources of about 250 million tons and an annual production capacity of 9.8 million tons. The mine will operate for 27 years. The contractor for this massive project is China Railway 23rd Bureau Group (the lead party in the consortium), with a winning bid of 13.202 billion yuan. The project will encompass various engineering works, including green mine construction, flood control and drainage, ore processing systems, and external transportation roads, aiming to achieve efficient utilization of mineral resources and harmonious coexistence with the environment.

Xiao Hongwu, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of China Railway 23rd Bureau Group, stated: "The Fengxiangling Mine Project in Tongcheng City is the largest mining project undertaken by our company in Anhui Province. We will adhere to the development concept of 'lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,' ensuring the project is advanced with high standards, high quality, and high efficiency, and striving to make it a provincial-level exemplary mine, injecting new impetus into the high-quality development of the local economy."

As a veteran enterprise in the industry, Shibang Group has unique insights into green mine construction. Green mines are not only an important guarantee for the sustainable utilization of mineral resources but also an effective way to achieve harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. By adopting advanced mining technologies and environmental protection measures, the environmental impact of mining can be minimized, achieving a win-win situation for both economic and environmental benefits.

The commencement of the Tongcheng sand and gravel project, worth over 10 billion yuan, is a concrete practice of the green mine construction concept. After completion, the project is expected to supply crushed stone and manufactured sand to Anqing and surrounding areas, providing strong support for local infrastructure construction. At the same time, the project will create hundreds of jobs for local residents, addressing employment difficulties and promoting local economic and social development.

Furthermore, the project will actively contribute to the construction of livable and beautiful rural areas. Through the development of the mining area, it is expected that more than 200 mu of arable land will be added, and over 2,500 mu of construction land will be freed up, providing strong support for the development of the local rural collective economy and increasing employment and income for villagers. This will not only help improve the economic level of rural areas but also improve the living environment of local residents, realizing the beautiful vision of coordinated urban and rural development.

In short, the commencement of the over 10 billion RMB sand and gravel project in Tongcheng, Anhui Province, marks another solid step forward for Anqing in its pursuit of green development and industrial upgrading. It is believed that with the joint efforts of all parties, this project will become a model for green mine construction and make a significant contribution to the economic and social development of the entire city and even the entire province.