Top 5 biggest US coal mines in 2013 in terms of production

The North-American coal mines with the biggest production rates in 2013 aren’t necessarily the largest in size or the ones with more workers. But one thing is for sure: they are all located in Wyoming, the US capital of coal.

1. North Antelope Rochelle

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Peabodyenergy.com

Prodution in 2013: 100.703 tonnes

Owner/explorer: Peabody Energy

Location: Wyoming

2. Black Thunder

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Archcoal.com

Prodution in 2013: undefined

Owner/explorer: ArchCoal

Location: Wyoming

3. Cordero Rojo

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Mining-technology.com

Prodution in 2013: 33.267 tonnes

Owner/explorer: Cloud Peak Energy

Location: Wyoming

4. Antelope Coal

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Peabodyenergy.com

Prodution in 2013: 28.444 tonnes

Owner/explorer: Cloud Peak Energy

Location: Wyoming

5. Eagle Butte

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NYTimes.com

Prodution in 2013: 18.057 tonnes

Owner/explorer: Alpha Natural Resources

Location: Wyoming

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