Overview
| Status | Abandoned |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
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| Mining Method |
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| Mine Life | 2021 |
The operation had been idled effective March 1, 2016. |
Source:
Vindex Energy Corporation is an indirect subsidiary of Arch Coal, Inc.
Summary:
The Vindex mining complex consists of a surface mine located on approximately 40,300 acres in Maryland and West Virginia. Mining operations extract coal from the Upper Freeport, Middle Kittanning, Pittsburgh, Little Pittsburgh and Redstone seams. Coal is sold on a raw basis and truckeddirectly to the customer. This operation had been idled effective March 1, 2016.
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|
Coal (metallurgical)
|
M tons
| 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1 |
| Sulfur | % | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.89 |
Reserves at December 31, 2014:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
|
Proven & Probable
|
12.8 M tons
|
Coal (metallurgical)
|
Heavy Mobile Equipment as of December 31, 2015:
| HME Type |
|
Loader
|
|
Shovel
|
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Truck (haul)
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