Overview
| Status | Closing / Closed |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
|
| Mining Method |
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
|
The Somerville Central Mine ceased production during 2020. |
Source:
p. 400
| Company | Interest | Ownership |
|
Peabody Energy, Inc.
|
100 %
|
Indirect
|
|
United Minerals Company, LLC
(operator)
|
100 %
|
Direct
|
Contractors
- Subscription is required.
Mining Methods
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
Summary:
Both mines are dozer, and truck and shovel operations that operate on two shifts per day year-round.
Source:
Summary:
- subscription is required.
Production:
The Somerville mine ceased production during 2020.
| Commodity | Units | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|
Coal (thermal)
|
M tons
| ...... | ...... | 2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3 |
| Heat Content | BTU/lb | 11,000 | 11,000 | 11,200 | 11,200 | 11,200 | 11,200 |
- Subscription is required.
Reserves at December 31, 2019:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
|
Proven & Probable
|
3 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
Heavy Mobile Equipment as of December 31, 2020:
| HME Type |
|
Dozer
|
|
Dragline
|
|
Shovel
|
|
Truck (haul)
|
Corporate Filings & Presentations:
- Subscription is required.
- Subscription is required.