There are more than 3032 coal mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in the US, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest coal mines by production in the US in 2022, according to GlobalData’s mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
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 60.78 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2047. Buy the profile here.
2. Black Thunder Mine
Located in Wyoming, the Black Thunder Mine is owned by Arch Resources. The surface mine produced an estimated 58.22 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
3. Antelope Mine
The Antelope Mine is located in Wyoming. It is owned by Navajo Transitional Energy and produced an estimated 20.45 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
4. Freedom Mine
The Freedom Mine, owned by Nacco Industries, is a surface mine located in North Dakota. The mine produced an estimated 12.47 million tonnes of coal in 2022. Buy the profile here.
5. Eagle Butte Mine
Owned by Eagle Specialty Materials, the Eagle Butte Mine is a surface mine located in Wyoming. It produced an estimated 11.89 million tonnes of coal in 2022. The mine will operate until 2027. Buy the profile here.
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GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData’s Mining Intelligence Center tracks production, consumption, imports and exports of 17 key commodities across 60 countries, whilst its Mines & Projects Database tracks over 30,000 mines and projects with 200+ data fields for each, including production, operating costs, equipment and key mine-site contacts.
