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'''Viper Mine''' is an underground coal mine in Williamsville, Illinois, owned by [[International Coal Group]]. The mine is a room-and-pillar operation, utilizing continuous miners and battery haulers. The coal is transported to utility and industrial customers located in North Central Illinois, with shipments to electric utilities accounting for about 58% of coal sales. Approximately 61% of the coal reserves are leased.<ref>[http://www.intlcoal.com/ "Coal Operations: Viper Mine"] International Coal Group Website, November 2009</ref> | '''Viper Mine''' is an underground coal mine in Williamsville, Illinois, owned by [[International Coal Group]]. The mine is a room-and-pillar operation, utilizing continuous miners and battery haulers. The coal is transported to utility and industrial customers located in North Central Illinois, with shipments to electric utilities accounting for about 58% of coal sales. Approximately 61% of the coal reserves are leased.<ref>[http://www.intlcoal.com/ "Coal Operations: Viper Mine"] International Coal Group Website, November 2009</ref> | ||
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*'''Parent company''': International Coal Group | *'''Parent company''': International Coal Group | ||
*'''Location''': Williamsville, Illinois | *'''Location''': Williamsville, Illinois | ||
| − | *'''GPS coordinates''': 39.947187,-89.497976 | + | *'''GPS coordinates''': 39.947187, -89.497976 |
*'''Production''': 2.1 million tons (2007) | *'''Production''': 2.1 million tons (2007) | ||
*'''Type of coal''': For power generation, Steam and Stoker. | *'''Type of coal''': For power generation, Steam and Stoker. | ||
Revision as of 16:16, 27 January 2010
{{#Badges: CoalSwarm}} Viper Mine is an underground coal mine in Williamsville, Illinois, owned by International Coal Group. The mine is a room-and-pillar operation, utilizing continuous miners and battery haulers. The coal is transported to utility and industrial customers located in North Central Illinois, with shipments to electric utilities accounting for about 58% of coal sales. Approximately 61% of the coal reserves are leased.[1]
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Mine Data
- Owner: International Coal Group
- Parent company: International Coal Group
- Location: Williamsville, Illinois
- GPS coordinates: 39.947187, -89.497976
- Production: 2.1 million tons (2007)
- Type of coal: For power generation, Steam and Stoker.
- Mine type: Underground
- Equipment: Room-and-pillar
- Number of employees: 254
Articles and resources
Related SourceWatch articles
- Coal and jobs in the United States
- Coal phase-out
- Headquarters of U.S. coal mining companies
- Global list of coal mining companies and agencies
- Illinois and coal
- Proposed coal mines
- Coal
To see a listing of coal mines in a particular state, click on the map:
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External Links
EIA Major U.S. Coal Mines: http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/coal/page/acr/table9.html
The Illinois Coal Industry Statutory Mandated Report 2008 an industry report containing information on Illinois mines.
References
- ↑ "Coal Operations: Viper Mine" International Coal Group Website, November 2009
