Overview
| Status | Inactive / Suspended |
| Mine Type | Underground |
| Commodities |
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| Mining Method |
- Continuous
- Room-and-pillar
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The Company’s Wildcat Hills Underground Mine ceased production in December 2019. The shipment of final tons is expected in 2020. |
Mining Methods
- Continuous
- Room-and-pillar
Summary:
The mine operates three mechanized mining units (MMU), utilizing the room and pillar method of mining. Coal is mined with two continuous mining machines on each working section and is transported from the working faces by battery-powered coal haulers. Coal is then transported to the surface via a belt conveyor system.
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
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Coal (thermal)
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M tons
| ......  | ...... | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2 |
| Heat Content | BTU/lb | 12,100 | 12,100 | 12,100 | 12,100 | 12,100 | 12,100 |
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Reserves at December 31, 2018:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
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Proven & Probable
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38 M tons
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Coal (thermal)
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Heavy Mobile Equipment as of August 4, 2016:
| HME Type | Quantity |
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Continuous miner
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2
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Staff:
| Employees | Year |
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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