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*'''Parent company''': International Coal Group | *'''Parent company''': International Coal Group | ||
*'''Location''': Williamsville, Illinois | *'''Location''': Williamsville, Illinois | ||
| − | *'''GPS coordinates''': | + | *'''GPS coordinates''': 39.947187,-89.497976 |
*'''Production''': 2.1 million tons (2007) | *'''Production''': 2.1 million tons (2007) | ||
| − | *'''Type of coal''': | + | *'''Type of coal''': For power generation, Steam and Stoker. |
*'''Mine type''': Underground | *'''Mine type''': Underground | ||
*'''Equipment''': Room-and-pillar | *'''Equipment''': Room-and-pillar | ||
Revision as of 00:03, 9 December 2009
{{#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]
Contents
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
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External Links
EIA Major U.S. Coal Mines: http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/coal/page/acr/table9.html
References
- ↑ "Coal Operations: Viper Mine" International Coal Group Website, November 2009
