Overview
| Stage | Production |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
|
| Mining Method |
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
|
| Mine Life | 17 years (as of Jan 1, 2017) |
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Antelope Coal is a 100% owned subsidiary of Cloud Peak Energy.
Summary:
The mine extracts thermal coal from the Anderson and Canyon Seams, with up to 44 and 36 feet, respectively, in thickness.
Mining Methods
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
Summary:
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|
Coal (thermal)
|
M tons
| ......  | ...... | 35 | 34 | 31 | 34 |
| Heat Content | BTU/lb | 8,867 | 8,864 | 8,851 | 8,875 | 8,875 | 8,875 |
| Sulfur | % | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.24 |
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Reserves at December 31, 2017:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
|
Proven
|
405.3 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
|
Probable
|
84.4 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
|
Proven & Probable
|
489.7 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
Heavy Mobile Equipment as of December 31, 2017:
| HME Type | Model | Quantity |
|
Dozer
|
|
16
|
|
Dragline
|
|
2
|
|
Drill
|
|
5
|
|
Excavator
|
|
4
|
|
Shovel
|
|
8
|
|
Truck (haul)
|
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|
22
|
|
Truck (haul)
|
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|
15
|
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