At that time, Jincheng was rich in mineral resources, almost all of which were coal fields underground. Therefore, Jincheng is known as the "hometown of coal and iron".
When the supply of coal is in short supply and the price is high, there are many coal bosses in Jincheng, which also promotes the economic development of Jincheng. For a time, luxury cars frequently appeared on the streets of Jincheng, and they bought houses generously, and the consumption level generally improved.
Now Jincheng coalfield has been developed almost, but the economy of Jincheng has also risen. Although the economy is not as good as Hong Kong and Macao; But in Shanxi province, it can still rank in the top three.
Jincheng mineral products
Jincheng mining and metallurgy began in Shang and Zhou dynasties and flourished in the smelting industry in the Spring and Autumn Period. In the development process of thousands of years, it has been improving day by day. Yang Agu Jian in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period was produced in Jincheng. In the Northern Song Dynasty, "Daguangye" in Jincheng was the official furnace for smelting iron, and the cast "Daguan Bao Tong" was known as the most beautiful iron mother (money) in history.
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were more than 100 wrought iron furnaces in China, and Jincheng was known as the "needle capital of Kyushu". Dade brand steel needles sold well at home and abroad, Taishan Easy Scissors became famous all over the world, and daily iron products and "nine heads and eighteen craftsmen" became famous all over the country. Today, there are still more than 50 local names with the word "head" and nearly 30 with the word "craftsman".
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Jincheng