Overview
Stage | Production |
Mine Type | Open Pit |
Commodities |
|
Mining Method |
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
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NARM is the world’s largest coal mine with the cleanest coal in the United States. |
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Peabody Powder River Mining, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Peabody Energy Corp.
Mining Methods
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
Summary:
The complex uses three draglines and five truck-and-shovel fleets for overburden removal and operates on two 12-hour shifts per day, 365 days per year.
Production:
Commodity | Units | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Coal (thermal)
|
M tons
| ......  | ......  | 102 | 93 | 109 | 118 |
Heat Content | BTU/lb | 8,800 | 8,800 | 8,800 | 8,800 | 8,800 | 8,800 |
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Reserves at December 31, 2019:
Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
Proven & Probable
|
1,610 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
Heavy Mobile Equipment as of August 14, 2016:
HME Type | Quantity |
Dragline
|
3
|
Shovel
|
5
|
Truck (haul)
|
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