Overview
Stage | Production |
Mine Type | Open Pit |
Commodities |
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Mining Method |
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Processing |
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Company | Interest | Ownership |
Best Coal Inc.
(operator)
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Indirect
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Choctaw is leased by Best Coal Inc, a subsidiary of FM Coal, LLC.
Summary:
The primary coal seams mined are the Pratt, Nickel, and America coal seams. The combined thickness of the three coal seams averages 70 inches.
Summary:
Operations at the Choctaw Mine currently consist of highwall mining.
Source:
Summary:
The Choctaw Mine and Coal Washing Plant is an active mining and coal prep operation located in Walker County.
Production:
Commodity | Units | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Coal (M/T)
|
tons
| ......  | ......  | 195,268 | 217,093 | 117,057 | 251,027 | 327,031 |
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Reserves at December 31, 2014:
Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
Proven
|
308 kt
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Coal (M/T)
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Aerial view:
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