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.
Antelope
Campbell & Converse Counties, WY
OVERVIEW
Antelope Mine Key Facts
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
Cordero Rojo
Campbell County, WY
OVERVIEW
Cordero began operations in 1976 and currently has a permitted mining capacity of 65 million tons per year in conjunction with the Caballo Rojo Loadout. Mining is carried out primarily by dragline operations, with truck/shovel operations utilized to remove coal.
Cordero Rojo Mine Key Facts
Type of Coal: 8,450 Btu Thermal Coal
Type of Mine: Surface
Tonnage: 30 million tons annually
Storage capacity (processed): 144,000 tons
Rail Service: UP & BNSF
Rail Loading Point: Cordero Junction, WY
Rail Loading Capabilities: Double loop (two trains can be loaded at once), 4 train capacity,
Awards
- 2015 State of Wyoming Excellence in Surface Mining
- 2015 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Award
- 2018 Sentinels of Safety Winner (6 time Sentinels Winner)
- 2019 Wyoming Mining Association/State Mine Inspector Surface Mine Safety Award – Large Mine Category
Cordero Rojo Manager:
Kyle Colby
Kyle.Colby@NavEnergy.com