Overview
| Stage | Production |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
|
| Mining Method |
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
|
Bear Run Mine is the largest surface mine in the eastern United States. |
Source:
| Company | Interest | Ownership |
|
Peabody Energy, Inc.
|
100 %
|
Indirect
|
|
Peabody Bear Run Mining, LLC
|
100 %
|
Direct
|
Peabody Bear Run Mining, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Peabody Energy Corp.
Mining Methods
- Truck & Shovel / Loader
- Dragline
Summary:
The mine uses a combination of draglines, trucks and shovel, and dozer push to remove overburden and uncover coal in the Indiana No. 7, No. 6, No. 5A and No. 5 seams. The coal is hauled from the pit by truck to the preparation plant for crushing, processing and blending before being transported by train and truck to the utilities.
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|
Coal (thermal)
|
M tons
| ......  | ...... | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Heat Content | BTU/lb | 10,900 | 11,000 | 11,500 | 11,500 | 11,500 | 11,500 |
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Reserves at December 31, 2017:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity |
|
Proven & Probable
|
233 M tons
|
Coal (thermal)
|
Heavy Mobile Equipment as of December 31, 2017:
| HME Type |
|
Dozer
|
|
Dragline
|
|
Shovel
|
|
Truck (haul)
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Aerial view:
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