Spring Creek Mine began coal shipments in 1980 with a permitted mining capacity of 36 million tons per year. Current mining involves a single coal seam 80-feet thick. Mining is carried out primarily by dragline operations, with truck/shovel operations utilized to move coal. Spring Creek has been consistently exporting coal to Asia since 2002.
Spring Creek
Big Horn County, MT
OVERVIEW
Spring Creek Mine Key Facts
Type of Coal: 9,350 Btu Thermal Coal
Type of Mine: Surface
Tonnage: 15 million tons annually
Storage capacity (processed): 30,000 tons
Rail Service: BNSF
Rail Loading Point: NERCO Junction, MT
Rail Loading Capabilities: 1.5 mile Full loop, 4 rail sidings, 5 unit-train capacity