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Somerville Central Mine

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Overview

Mine TypeOpen Pit
StatusClosing / Closed
Commodities
  • Coal (thermal)
Mining Method
  • Truck & Shovel / Loader
  • Dragline
SnapshotThe Somerville Central Mine ceased production during 2020.

Peabody, the permittee, has requested a modification of the current permit. The modification is to reclassify the mine drainage status for two (2) outfalls: one from acid to alkaline and one from acid to reclamation/post-mining.

Owners

SourceSource
CompanyInterestOwnership
Peabody Energy, Inc. 100 % Indirect
United Minerals Company, LLC (operator) 100 % Direct

Deposit type

  • Sedimentary

Summary:

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Mining Methods

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Comminution

Crushers and Mills

Milling equipment has not been reported.

Processing

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Production

The Somerville mine ceased production during 2020.
CommodityUnits202020192018201720162015
Coal (thermal) M tons  ....  Subscribe1.222.22.33
Heat ContentBTU/lb11,00011,00011,20011,20011,20011,200

Production Costs

Commodity production costs have not been reported.

Heavy Mobile Equipment

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Personnel

Mine Management

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