[Huaibei Mining: The Taohutu Coal Mine Project with an annual output of 8 million tons is expected to reach production in 2028] On November 9, Huaibei Mining stated at the third quarter 2026 performance briefing that the construction of the company's Taohutu Coal Mine Project with an annual output of 8 million tons is proceeding smoothly and is currently in full swing. Efforts are being made to promote the excavation operations of various types of tunnels such as coal tunnels, rock tunnels, and rail tunnels. The first mining working face has entered the construction stage of the tunnel. It is expected to achieve joint trial operation at the end of 2026 or early 2027. After the production ramp-up stage in 2027, it is expected to reach production in 2028.