Overview
Stage | Production |
Mine Type | Open Pit |
Commodities |
|
Mining Method |
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
|
Peabody recently combined the Somerville North Mine with the Somerville Central Mine to create a more efficient mining complex. Somerville Central mine coal production for 2015-2019 is included into and reported under the Somerville Central Complex. |
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.
Production:
Commodity | Units | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
Coal (thermal)
|
M tons
| 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Heat Content | BTU/lb | 11,500 | 11,500 | 11,500 |
Reserves at December 31, 2014:
Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
Proven & Probable
|
21 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
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