Overview
| Stage | Production |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
|
| Mining Method |
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
|
| Mine Life | 19 years (as of Jan 1, 2017) |
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Spring Creek Coal LLC, a 100% owned subsidiary of Cloud Peak Energy.
Summary:
The mine extracts thermal coal from the Anderson-Dietz Seam, which averages approximately 80 feet in thickness.
Mining Methods
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
Summary:
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|
Coal (thermal)
|
M tons
| ......  | ...... | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| Heat Content | BTU/lb | 9,248 | 9,219 | 9,297 | 9,350 | 9,350 | 9,350 |
| Sulfur | % | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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Reserves at December 31, 2017:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
|
Proven
|
217.9 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
|
Probable
|
17.3 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
|
Proven & Probable
|
235.2 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
Heavy Mobile Equipment as of December 31, 2017:
| HME Type | Model | Quantity |
|
Dozer
|
|
7
|
|
Dragline
|
|
2
|
|
Drill
|
|
4
|
|
Excavator
|
|
3
|
|
Shovel
|
|
3
|
|
Truck (haul)
|
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|
12
|
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Mine Management:
| Job Title | Name | Profile | Ref. Date |
|
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|
|
Apr 3, 2018
|
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Staff:
| Employees | Year |
|
|
2015
|