Coal Creek Mine in Powder River Basin Will Stop Operations
It says it plans to wind down operations at the mine near Gillette.
Powder River Basin
Wyoming Coal Company to Cut Thermal Coal Operations by 50%
Officials say the mines have produced about 75 million tons of coal last year, but estimate less than 55 million tons this year.
Court Upholds Decision to Prevent Wyoming Coal Merger
The Gillette News-Record reports Arch Resources accounted for about 28% of coal production in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin in 2019.
Coal Production in Montana Saw 21% Decline From Last Year
The Billings Gazette reported that Montana mines produced 15.1 million tons of coal in the first seven months of the year, down 21% compared to the same time last year.
Chesapeake Energy Corp. Files for Chapter 11
Chesapeake, like other energy companies, has been hammered by low energy prices.
Montana Coal Mine Furloughs Workers Amid Diminished Demand
The Decker mine produced over 1 million tons of coal and employed 164 workers in the first quarter of 2020.
Weak Production Report Caps 2019 for Powder River Basin Coal
Two former Blackjewel mines, Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr, returned to production in the fourth quarter after their purchase by another company.
Wyoming Powder River Basin Coal Production Continues to Slow
U.S. coal consumption experienced a similar decline, decreasing 13.4% from the same period in 2018.
Judge Approves Wyoming, Montana Coal Mine Bankruptcy Sale
Cloud Peak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy May 10.