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The Wadge Seam will be mined out and production will gradually decline during thl last few years. The estimated <br />remaining mine life, based on maximum annual peak production of 12,000,000 tons, is approximately 8 years. The <br />actual mine life is subject to extension or reduction in case of'either very.weak or strong coal mazkets, resulting in <br />• reduced or increased yeazly production, and identification of any additipnal economically recoverable reserves. <br />Productivity estimates were based on expected mining conditions and analysis of productivities at other western <br />U.S. mines. It is expected that gradient and water inflows .will significantly reduce down-dip development <br />productivities. It is assumed that four to six continuous miners and ahigh-capacity longwall will be required to <br />reach maximum yeazly production.. Continuous miner productivities would vary from 200,000 to 325,000 tons per <br />year per unit, depending on location. Longwall productivity is expected to be approximately 6,000,000-11,000,000 <br />tons per yeaz, dependent on mining. conditions. <br />Labor Force <br />The Foidel Creek Mine Labor force schedule is shown in Table 47, Labor Force Schedule. The total employee <br />numbers increase from an estimated 47 in 1983, for cone-section mine, to approximately 500, at full production. <br />The current work force is.approximately 480 people (2006). <br />Minine Eauioment <br />The Foidel Creek Mine will use standard mining methods and equipment commonly used in the western U.S. coal <br />industry. <br />A longwall section will contain the following representative list of equipment: <br />155 Shield Roof Supports <br />• Armored Face Conveyor <br />Sheazer <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 />Shuttle Cars <br />Roof Bolter <br />Feeder-Breaker <br />Electrical Load Center <br />Mantrip Vehicle(s) <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 (both underground <br />and surface): <br />• Mine Ventilation System <br />Electrical Distribution System <br />Production Water Supply System <br />Conveyor Systems <br />PR06-07 2.05-10 11/07/06 <br />