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Kayenta Mine

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Overview

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. The remaining activities at the mine site will involve reclamation of the mine which is anticipated to occur over the next five to ten years.

Owners

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

Deposit type

  • Sedimentary

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Comminution

Crushers and Mills

Milling equipment has not been reported.

Processing

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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.

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Personnel

Mine Management

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