Cordero began operations in 1976 with 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 utilized to move coal.
Cordero Rojo
Campbell County, WY
OVERVIEW
Cordero Rojo Mine Key Facts
Type of Coal: 8,450 Btu Thermal Coal
Type of Mine: Surface
Typical Annual Production: 10-15 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 unit-train capacity