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Estevan Mine

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Estevan Mine

Location: 9 km SE from Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada

Address:

Shand Power Station Access Road, Box 3000
Estevan
Saskatchewan, Canada
S4A 2W2

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Summary

Mine TypeOpen Pit
StatusActive
Commodities
  • Coal (thermal)
Mining Method
  • Dragline
  • Truck & Shovel / Loader
  • Strip mining (roll-over)
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SnapshotThe Estevan mine combines the Bienfait mine and the adjacent Boundary Dam mine. Estevan Mine supplies coal to Saskatchewan Power Corporation’s four-unit Boundary Dam and single-unit Shand Generating Station.

Saskatchewan is planning to continue using coal for power generation despite federal Clean Electricity Regulations that mandate phasing out coal by 2030. Instead of shutting down its coal-fired power plants, the provincial government is exploring the refurbishment of Boundary Dam Units 4, 5, and 6, as well as the Poplar River Power Station, which could extend their operational life for several more decades. The provincial government would make a final decision on the future of its coal-red plants by July 1, 2025.

Westmoreland Mining, the operator of the Estevan coal mine, has been informed about the potential long-term continuation of coal operations. As a result, the company may need to invest in new equipment, including draglines, bulldozers, and other mining machinery.

Owners

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CompanyInterestOwnership
Westmoreland Mining LLC (WML) 100 % Indirect
Estevan mine is owned by Prairie Mines & Royalty ULC.

Westmoreland Mining LLC conducts its Canadian coal operations through Prairie Mines & Royalty ULC.

Deposit type

  • Sedimentary

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Comminution

Crushers and Mills

Milling equipment has not been reported.

Processing

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Commodity Production

CommodityUnits202420232022202120202019201720162015
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Heat ContentBTU/lb7,0046,8186,724
Sulfur%0.990.640.590.4
All production numbers are expressed as ROM coal. * Production numbers were reported as 'Average annual'

Operational metrics

Metrics201720162015
Coal tonnes mined 6,298 k tons6,036 k tons
Annual mining capacity 6,800 k tons6,400 k tons6,400 k tons

Production Costs

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Personnel

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