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The Wadge Seam will be mined out and production wIll be gradually phaseddown during the last few years. The <br />estimated mine life, based on maximum annual production of 12,000,000 tons, is 7-10 years. The actual mine life is <br />subject to reduction or extension dependent on coal market conditions. <br />Productivity estimates aze based on expected mining conditions and analysis of productivities at other western U.S. <br />mines. It is expected that steeper gradient and/or water inflows could significantly reduce development and mining <br />productivities, particulazly where mining occurs on the down-dip or up-dip margins of the synclinal basin. It is <br />assumed that six continuous miners and a single high-capacity longwall will be required to reach maximum yeazly <br />production. The continuous miner productivities would vary from 200,000 to 450,000 tons per year per unit <br />depending on location. Longwall productivity is expected to be approximately 6,000,000-11,000,000 tons per yeaz <br />per unit. <br />Labor Force <br />The Foidel Creek Mine Labor force schedule is shown in Table 47, Labor Force Schedule, Table 48, Hourly Labor <br />- Maximum Production, and Table 49, Salaried Labor -Maximum Production. The total number increases from an <br />estimated 47 in 1983, for a one section mine, to 502, at full production. The current work force is approximately <br />476 people (2005). <br />Minine Equipment <br />The Foidel Creek Mine will use standard mining methods and equipment commonly used in the western U.S. coal <br />industry. A longwall section will contain the following representative list of equipment: <br />170-190 Shield Roof Supports <br />Armored Face Conveyor <br />• Shearer <br />Stage Loader <br />Electrics <br />Hydraulic System <br />Miscellaneous Pumps and Tools <br />A typical continuous miner section will contain the following equipment: <br />Continuous Miner <br />Haulage Cars <br />Roof Bolter <br />Feeder Breaker <br />Electrics <br />Mantrip Vehicle <br />LHD Scoop <br />Parts Caz <br />Continuous Haulage System <br />Rock Duster <br />Miscellaneous Pumps and Tools <br />The following types of utility and support equipment will be utilized in the Foidel Creek Mine: <br />Electrical Distribution System <br />Conveyor Systems <br /> <br />TRO6-52 2.05- ] 0 02/ 17/05 <br />