Antelope Mine
Campbell & Converse Counties, WY
Antelope Mine began operations in 1985 with a permitted mining capacity of 42 million tons per year. Current mining involves dual seams with a coal seam thickness of 32 feet to 36 feet. Mining is carried out primarily by dragline operations, with truck & shovel operations utilized to remove coal.
- Type of Coal: 8,850 Btu Thermal Coal
- Type of Mine: Surface
- Typical Annual Production: 20-25 million tons annually
- Storage capacity (processed): 27,500 tons
- Rail Service: UP & BNSF
- Rail Loading Point: Converse Junction, WY
- Rail Loading Capabilities: Full loop, with 4 unit-train capacity
- TONS OF COAL SHIPPED SINCE 1986 – 818 MILLION
Employee & Community Facts
- Employees: 406
- Safety: 2024 one-year no reportables, 2022 Governor’s Award for Safety from the Wyoming Mining Association
- Acres of Reclamation to Date: 6,820
- Community Contributions: $20K+ annually
- Community Scholarships: 5 annually
- Training Hours: 1,700+
- National Excellence in Surface Mining & Reclamation
2003, 2010, 2013-14
- National Good Neighbor Award
2008, 2011-12, 2018
- Excellence in Surface Mining & Reclamation2003, 2010, 2013-14
- Wildlife Habitat Reclamation & Stewardship Award2009
- Industry Reclamation & Wildlife Stewardship2016
- Sentinels of Safety Award2000
- Wyoming State Mine Inspector’s Award for Safety2008-09, 2016
- Wyoming Governor’s Safety Award2008-09
OUTSIDE THE MINES
Antelope Mine in the Community
2024 Family Day
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