Here are the five largest coal mines by production in the US, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. North Antelope Rochelle Mine
The North Antelope Rochelle Mine is a surface mine located in Wyoming. It is owned by Peabody Energy and produced an estimated 57 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2047.
2. Black Thunder Mine
Located in Wyoming, the Black Thunder Mine is owned by Arch Resources. The surface mine produced an estimated 51.1 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021.
3. Antelope Mine
The Antelope Mine is located in Wyoming. It is owned by Navajo Transitional Energy and produced an estimated 19.7 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2028.
4. Belle Ayr Mine
The Belle Ayr Mine, owned by FM Coal, is a surface mine located in Wyoming. The mine produced an estimated 13.1 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021.
5. Caballo Mine
Owned by Peabody Energy, the Caballo Mine is a surface mine located in Wyoming. It produced an estimated 12.6 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2040.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.