Overview
| Status | Inactive / Suspended |
| Mine Type | Underground |
| Commodities |
|
| Mining Method |
- Continuous
- Room-and-pillar
|
| Processing |
|
The Gibson North mine was idled in December 2015 in response to market conditions but resumed production in May 2018. In November 2019, the Gibson North mine was again idled in response to market conditions. |
Mining Methods
- Continuous
- Room-and-pillar
Summary:
The Gibson North mine began production in November 2000 and utilizes continuous mining units employing room-and-pillar mining techniques to produce medium-sulfur coal.
Source:
Summary:
The Gibson North mine's preparation plant, which is leased from an affiliate, has throughput capacity of 700 tons of raw coal per hour.
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2019 | 2018 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|
Coal (thermal)
|
M tons
| ...... | 0.9 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
All production numbers are expressed as clean coal.
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Reserves at December 31, 2019:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
|
Proven
|
4.5 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
|
Probable
|
17.2 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
|
Proven & Probable
|
21.7 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
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