内蒙古发现大型金矿
A large gold deposit with estimated reserves of more than 100 tons has been discovered in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the local land and resource authority announced on Wednesday.
内蒙古自治区国土资源局周三宣布，省内发现一处估计储量超过100吨的金矿。
The deposit, which covers an area of 20 square kilometers, is located in the Araxan Left Banner, according to the banner (county) land and resource bureau.
The deposit could be used for 30 years with an annual exploitation capacity of 3 tons, according to the bureau.
Araxan region, which borders Mongolia, has more than 80 types of mineral reserves.