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MINING LOCATIONS AND PROJECTIONS Advancement of Panel H and pillar retreat of Panel Goff of the 2nd 4+est Submains has entailed the major mining functions since July 1, 1989. Panel G Gras originally projected to intercept the 47' displacement fault oriented in a northwest direction off the North Mains of the sealed Orchard Valley Mine. However, Panel G development did not proceed as far north as originally planned, due to the thickening interburden between the upper and lower D seam and, conse- quently, thinning of the upper D seam. Mining was completed in this panel on July 17, 1989. Projections for the remaining part of 1989, continuing into 1990, will consist of advancement and pillar extraction of Panel N. Panel N will he mined similar to Panel G (see One-Year Projections Map). MINE INFLOW The Mine Inflow Study a[ the Orchard Valley West Mine was completed in Julv of 1989. Total natural mine inflow at present is at 1,350,000 gallons annually, which equates to an inflow of 2.57 gallons per minute. The main source of mine inflow is the raise-bored shaft at crosscut 4k10 of the South III Submains. The pilot hole for the shaft was drilled approximately one year ago, at which time inflow was present. The 16' diameter raise bore project was completed in January of 1989. Grouting and shotcreting of the shaft is planned for the fall of 1989. Grouting should eliminate or substantially reduce the inflow at the shaft. The remaining inflow at the Orchard Valley West T+ine consists of seepage from both the roof and floor, but predominantly from the floor. 'The majority of seeps last approximately one to four weeks after exposing the ribs, etc. with the con- tinuous miner. Measurable flow seldom occurs within the Orchard Valley iaest Mine, as most of the seeps exist as wet strata. Panel G had small seeps evident near the 4120 crosscut area, which were in combi- nation with minor lateral shears oriented in a northeast direction, almost parallel to the coal cleat line. The lateral shears exhibited random moist areas. Overall, Panel G was consistent with the remainder of the mine as a relatively dry mine. Cyprus has no plans for discharge of the water from within the mine to the sur- face. No water has been p+vnped from the Orchard Valley iaest Mine. If excessive mine inflow does occur, this excess water will be p+nnped into the northern end of South III Submain, which was sealed in January of 1989, after placing the waste rock from [he raise bored ventilation shaft inby the seals, between 4F17 and 4k18 crosscuts. 'This area will be available to handle any future excess water. WATER IMPORTATION AND BALANCE Approximately 612,300 tons of coal was produced from the Orchard Valley West Mine from July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1989. Actual tonnages increased from wfiat was anticipated, due [o an increase in sales toward the latter half of 1988, Produc- tion for the upcoming year is estimated at 600,000 tons; however, this will be dependent on the future marketing situation.