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Kayenta Mine

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Summary

Mine TypeOpen Pit
StatusClosing / Closed
Commodities
  • Coal (thermal)
Mining Method
  • Dragline
  • Truck & Shovel / Loader
SnapshotActive coal mining at the facility ceased on August 26, 2019 and mine operations have been idled since then.

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Western Region Office (OSMRE) for renewal of Permit AZ-0001F covering mining and reclamation operations at Kayenta Mine. The term of the renewed permit will be from July 6, 2025 through July 5, 2030.

As of March 5, 2026, Kayenta Mine is undergoing post mining reclamation.

Owners

SourceSource
CompanyInterestOwnership
Peabody Energy, Inc. 100 % Indirect
Peabody Western Coal Company (operator) 100 % Direct

Deposit type

  • Sedimentary

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Heavy Mobile Equipment

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Comminution

Crushers and Mills

Milling equipment has not been reported.

Processing

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Commodity Production

CommodityUnits20192018201720162015
Coal (thermal) M tons 3.86.56.25.46.8
Heat ContentBTU/lb10,60010,60010,60010,60010,600

Production Costs

Commodity production costs have not been reported.

Personnel

Mine Management

Job TitleNameProfileRef. Date
....................... Subscription required ....................... Subscription required Subscription required Mar 12, 2026

Workforce

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