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Which mineral resources besides coal are found in Ningxia?

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In addition to its significant coal reserves, the Ningxia autonomous region in China possesses a variety of other mineral resources. These include:

  • Petroleum
  • Natural gas
  • Gypsum
  • Quartz sandstone
  • Barite
  • Silex (silica)
  • Limestone1