Overview
| Stage | Production |
| Mine Type | Underground |
| Commodities |
|
| Mining Method |
- Continuous
- Room-and-pillar
|
Excel(The MC Mining Complex) completed the development of Mine No. 5 in May 2020 and transitioned its employees and equipment from Mine No. 4 in July 2020. The underground operation utilizes continuous mining units employing room-and-pillar mining techniques to produce low-sulfur coal. |
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Mining Methods
- Continuous
- Room-and-pillar
Summary:
The MC Mining Complex is located near the city of Pikeville in Pike County, Kentucky and comprises Excel 4 underground mine and coal preparation plant. Mine access is carried out via slope and shaft.
Excel completed development of Mine No. 5 in May 2020 and transitioned its employees and equipment from Mine No. 4 in July 2020.
The underground operation utilizes continuous mining units employing room-and-pillar mining techniques to produce low-sulfur coal.
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Reserves at December 31, 2022:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
|
Proven
|
8.1 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
|
Probable
|
3 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
|
Proven & Probable
|
11.1 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
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| Type | Material | Diameter | Length | Description |
Heavy Mobile Equipment as of December 31, 2022:
| HME Type |
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Continuous Miner
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