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New longwall to boost Galatia output

A NEW longwall mine at American Coal Companys Galatia complex will chip in 3.5 million tons a yea...

Angie Tomlinson
New longwall to boost Galatia output

Owner and operator Robert Murray told Platts Coal Trader the new operation, coined No. 6 Seam Mine, will be producing targeted output of 3.5Mt by September this year.

The mine, which began operating on December 27, is located in Saline County in Illinois.

Coal produced from the new mine averages 11,800 Btu/lb and has a sulfur content of about 4 lb/mmBtu, Platts reported.

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