Overview
Status | Closing / Closed |
Mine Type | Open Pit |
Commodities |
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Mining Method |
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Production Start | ...  |
The mine ceased production in 2019. |
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Contractors
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Summary:
Working on two shifts, seven days a week, year-round, Cottage Grove’s workforce of more than 170 miners the Illinois No. 5, Illinois No. 5A, Herrin No. 6 and Illinois No. 7 seams using truck and shovel fleets and tractor push to remove overburden. The raw coal is transported by truck to the Willow Lake preparation plant for processing before being shipped, primarily by barge, down the Ohio River to a variety of utility plants.
Production:
Commodity | Units | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Coal (thermal)
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M tons
| ......  | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
Heat Content | BTU/lb | | 12,100 | 12,100 | 12,200 | 12,200 |
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Reserves at December 31, 2017:
Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
Proven & Probable
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5 M tons
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Coal (thermal)
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Heavy Mobile Equipment as of December 31, 2017:
HME Type |
Dozer
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Shovel
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Truck (haul)
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Staff:
Employees | Year |
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2018
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2017
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2016
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