Overview
| Stage | Production |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
|
| Mining Method |
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
|
August 5, 2020 - The company restructured the Coppabella and Moorvale mines to operate as a single mining complex, which is anticipated to result in increased efficiencies and lower costs. In addition, the mine reduced three excavators/truck and shovel units in response to challenging PCI demand. |
Peabody Energy has a 73 percent interest in the Coppabella Mine through its Peabody Energy Australia PCI subsidiary.
Mining Methods
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
Summary:
Mining method: Dragline, dozer/casting, truck/shovel
Summary:
Sedgman operated this coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) for Macarthur Coal in 1998 until handing over in 2013 to Peabody.
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|
Coal (metallurgical)
|
M tons
| ......  | ...... | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Heat Content | BTU/lb | 12,600 | 12,600 | 12,600 | 12,600 | 12,600 |
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Reserves at October 12, 2019:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
|
Proven & Probable
|
32.7 M tons
|
Coal (metallurgical)
|
Heavy Mobile Equipment as of December 31, 2019:
| HME Type |
|
Dozer
|
|
Dragline
|
|
Shovel
|
|
Truck (dump)
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Aerial view:
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