Overview
| Stage | Production |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
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| Mining Method |
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Recently, Peabody combined the Wild Boar and Somerville South mines to create more efficient mining complexes. |
Summary:
The mine uses a combination of trucks and shovel, and tractor push to remove overburden and uncover coal in the Indiana No. 5A and No. 5 seams. The coal is hauled from the pit by truck to the preparation plant for crushing, processing and blending before being transported by train and/or truck to the utilities.
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
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Coal (thermal)
|
M tons
| ......  | ...... | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Heat Content | BTU/lb | 11,100 | 11,100 | 11,100 | 11,100 | 11,100 | 11,000 |
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Reserves at December 31, 2019:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
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Proven & Probable
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30 M tons
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Coal (thermal)
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Heavy Mobile Equipment as of December 31, 2017:
| HME Type |
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Dozer
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Shovel
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Truck (haul)
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Aerial view:
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