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Coal Valley Mine is a surface coal operation spanning approximately 20,000 hectares, located south of Edson in west-central Alberta. With annual sales typically ranging from 1.0 to 1.6 million metric tons, the mine produces high-quality bituminous coal for export to the Asia-Pacific market through the Trigon Coal Terminal in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Since operations began, Coal Valley has sold more than 100 million metric tons of coal. The mine operates a fleet that includes four hydraulic shovels, eighteen 200-metric-ton haul trucks, and a variety of support equipment.
Located in Alberta's scenic Foothills region, where the Rocky Mountains meet the boreal forest, Coal Valley has built a strong legacy of responsible mining and environmental stewardship over more than four decades. The operation has developed comprehensive reclamation practices that include land recontouring, soil replacement, revegetation, and reforestation to restore productive landscapes and support long-term ecosystem health.
One of Coal Valley's most notable reclamation achievements is the development of award-winning pit end lakes, which have helped establish best practices for mine reclamation in Alberta. Today, these lakes provide valuable wildlife habitat and have become successful recreational fisheries, demonstrating the long-term environmental value of thoughtful reclamation planning.
Located in southeastern Saskatchewan between the communities of Estevan and Bienfait, the Estevan Mine spans approximately 20,000 hectares and produces approximately 3.1 million metric tons of coal annually. The operation supplies fuel to Saskatchewan Power Corporation's four-unit Boundary Dam Power Station and single-unit Shand Power Station, as well as an activated carbon processing joint venture and Westmoreland's wholly owned char plant.
A defining feature of the operation is its connection to Boundary Dam’s 150 MW Unit 3, home to one of the world's first commercial-scale Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) facilities. The system has demonstrated the ability to capture more than 90% of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from the unit, supporting innovative approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Activated carbon produced from Estevan coal is a highly versatile material with applications across a wide range of industries, including energy production, manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, fuel storage, and gas and water purification.
Like many Westmoreland operations, Estevan Mine is committed to responsible environmental stewardship through advanced reclamation practices. These efforts include specialized topsoil stockpiling to minimize erosion, precision contour grading, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveying, 3D modeling, and equipment simulation software to improve reclamation efficiency. Together, these technologies support the successful revegetation of disturbed land and its return to productive post-mining use.
Located near Colstrip, Montana, in the northern Powder River Basin, the 25,000-acre Rosebud Mine produces nearly 6 million tons of coal annually from approximately 7,300 active mining acres. Production is supplied under a long-term contract to the adjacent Colstrip Power Station, one of the region's most efficient and reliable baseload power facilities. Specifically designed to utilize coal from the Rosebud seam, the plant provides affordable, dependable electricity to Northwestern utilities, serving more than 1 million homes and businesses.
Environmental stewardship is a core part of Rosebud's operations. Working in close partnership with federal and state regulatory agencies, the mine implements progressive reclamation practices throughout the mining lifecycle, including topsoil salvage and redistribution, backfilling, regrading, drainage construction, revegetation, and long-term environmental monitoring. These efforts have resulted in more than 16,000 acres being reclaimed in various stages, with reclaimed land successfully returned to productive uses such as grazing, agriculture, and wildlife habitat. Rosebud has also achieved the full bond release of the 1,395-acre Area E Permit, allowing the land to be returned to its original owners for productive agricultural use.
Rosebud maintains a longstanding partnership with the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, built on collaboration and mutual respect. The mine supports the community through a dedicated full-time liaison, preferential hiring opportunities, employee transportation, assistance for tribal law enforcement, donations of locally raised meat to the senior center, and a college scholarship program.
For decades, Rosebud has safely delivered reliable energy while earning numerous federal, state, and industry awards recognizing its commitment to operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety.
The Poplar River Mine spans approximately 7,500 hectares near Coronach in south-central Saskatchewan and produces approximately 2.3 million metric tons of coal annually. The operation supplies fuel to SaskPower Corporation's two 300-megawatt units at the Poplar River Generating Station, supporting reliable electricity generation for the province.
Environmental stewardship has been a longstanding priority at Poplar River Mine. To date, the operation has reclaimed and revegetated more than 4,000 hectares of land, with approximately 100 hectares restored each year. Advanced reclamation practices—including detailed reclamation planning and tracking, 3D photogrammetric imaging, and GPS technology—help ensure the land is successfully returned to productive post-mining uses, including forage production, cereal crop cultivation, and native prairie ecosystems.
Poplar River Mine has also established an outstanding record of safety excellence. Throughout its history, the operation has received numerous industry safety awards, including the prestigious Canadian Institute of Mining's John T. Ryan Award, which it has earned six times, most recently in 2025.
The Absaloka Mine was established in 1972 as a joint venture between Morrison Knudson Company, Kewanee Oil Company, and Penn Virginia Corporation to develop coal reserves and a portion of the surface owned by the Crow Nation. In September 2007, Westmoreland acquired the mine from Washington Group International (formerly Morrison Knudson Corporation). Coal production peaked that same year, with more than seven million tons sold. Since its inception, the mine has produced more than 200 million tons of coal.
Located in Big Horn County, Montana, approximately 30 miles west of Hardin, the Absaloka Mine produces subbituminous coal. The mine is unique because a portion of its operations is located within the Crow Nation Reservation, making it the only coal mine in the United States that operates both on and adjacent to Tribal lands. As a result, the mine is subject to a unique regulatory framework that includes Tribal, federal, and Montana state laws.
Environmental stewardship is a key focus of the operation. To date, approximately 4,500 acres have been reclaimed, reseeded, and restored to closely resemble the area's natural pre-mining topography. Native grasses, shrubs, and trees have been planted throughout the reclaimed land, creating a landscape that blends naturally with the surrounding environment. Reclamation work is performed by a Crow workforce using equipment ranging from draglines to bulldozers. The restored habitat now supports abundant wildlife, including healthy populations of deer and elk.
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Westmoreland is currently reclaiming the San Juan Mine site following more than five decades of coal production. From the early 1970s through 2022, the San Juan Mine and La Plata Mine supplied coal to the San Juan Generating Station. During that time, more than 200 million tons of coal were mined and processed using a combination of dragline, truck-and-shovel, and longwall mining methods.
Today, the site's focus is on safely completing reclamation while restoring the land for future generations. Westmoreland employees remain committed to responsible environmental stewardship and take pride in returning the landscape to stable, productive post-mining land uses.
Major earthmoving activities at San Juan Mine are expected to be completed in 2028, with final seeding anticipated in 2031. Reclamation utilizes Caterpillar 785 haul trucks, LeTourneau L-1350 front-end loaders, Caterpillar D10 dozers, and Caterpillar D11 dozers. Westmoreland employs geomorphic reclamation techniques to create natural, stable landforms before topsoil placement and seeding, helping restore the landscape to a sustainable condition.
The reclamation team consists of approximately 60 employees, more than 85 percent of whom are Native American, reflecting the company's strong connection to the local communities and workforce.
La Plata Mine has completed reclamation and is progressing through the final land release process with the original landowners. Reclamation and land release activities at San Juan Mine are expected to be completed by 2041.
Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC manages approximately 9,000 acres of reclaimed and actively reclaimed surface mine lands located 75 miles northwest of Bismarck, North Dakota. After decades of supplying coal to support regional energy generation, the operation is now focused on completing reclamation activities and restoring productive, sustainable post-mining landscapes.
Beulah Mine has implemented advanced, award-winning reclamation practices designed to restore land capability while promoting long-term environmental sustainability. Reclamation efforts focus on reconstructing soils, establishing diverse native vegetation, protecting natural drainage features, and preserving wooded draws that provide valuable wildlife habitat, livestock shelter, and landscape diversity.
Through its commitment to responsible land stewardship, Beulah Mine has restored thousands of acres to productive agricultural land, native grasslands for grazing, wildlife habitat, and other approved post-mining land uses. All reclamation activities are conducted in accordance with state and federal regulations and are designed to create stable, self-sustaining ecosystems that benefit landowners, local communities, and future generations.
Throughout its operational and reclamation history, Beulah Mine has earned numerous company, industry, state, and federal awards recognizing excellence in safety, environmental stewardship, and mine reclamation. These honors include the North Dakota Public Service Commission's Award for Excellence in Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation.
The Savage Mine was a surface lignite coal operation located in Richland County, Montana, just a few miles from the town of Savage. From 1958 through 2023, the 1,187-acre mine supplied approximately 350,000 tons of coal annually to Montana-Dakota Utilities' 57-megawatt Lewis & Clark Station and the Sidney Sugars Refinery, supporting reliable energy production and regional industry for more than six decades.
Throughout its 65 years of operation, Savage Mine maintained an exceptional safety record and earned numerous industry and government safety awards, including:
Following the completion of mining activities in 2023, Savage Mine entered full reclamation. Although the permitted area encompasses 1,187 acres, only 754 acres were disturbed during mining operations. Since mining concluded, approximately 533 acres have been regraded as part of the reclamation process, and approximately 402 acres have been restored through soil replacement, revegetation, and partial bond release.
Today, reclamation is being carried out by a dedicated team of fewer than ten employees who continue to restore the landscape and prepare the site for its approved post-mining land uses. Approximately 250,000 cubic yards of earthwork remain, with final reclamation expected to be completed by 2028.
For more than 65 years, Savage Mine played an important role in supporting local communities, providing reliable energy, and contributing to the economic vitality of eastern Montana. Its ongoing reclamation reflects Westmoreland's continued commitment to responsible land stewardship, environmental restoration, and the successful transition of the property into a productive, sustainable post-mining landscape.
The Genesee Mine is a 7,000-hectare surface coal operation located approximately 75 kilometers southwest of Edmonton, Alberta. After beginning operations in 1988, the mine transitioned to full-time reclamation and closure activities in 2024. Operated under a joint venture with Capital Power, the mine reflects Westmoreland's flexible operating model and expertise in providing contract mining services.
Genesee Mine has long been recognized for its leadership in environmental stewardship. In 2009, the operation received the Alberta Chamber of Resources' Major Reclamation Award for its comprehensive reclamation program, which restores wetlands, natural creek systems, wildlife corridors, and diverse post-mining land uses that closely reflect the area's pre-mining landscape.
The reclamation plan focuses on creating self-sustaining ecosystems through reforestation, wetland restoration, and the development of agricultural lands for cattle grazing, hay production, and cultivated crops. These efforts are carried out in close collaboration with a Community Advisory Council representing a broad range of local interests and perspectives.
Genesee Mine has also partnered with the University of Alberta and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) on several research initiatives to advance the restoration of boreal forests in landscapes previously impacted by agriculture. These collaborative studies continue to support innovation in mine reclamation and long-term environmental restoration.
In addition to its environmental achievements, Genesee Mine has earned numerous safety awards throughout its history, including winning the prestigious John T. Ryan Trophy twelve times.
The 6,000-hectare Paintearth Mine, located near Forestburg in central Alberta, has transitioned from coal production to final reclamation and coal ash recycling. For more than six decades, the operation supplied thermal coal to the Battle River Generating Station. Today, much of the site has been successfully restored to agricultural land and wildlife habitat, closely reflecting pre-mining conditions.
Reclamation remains a primary focus of the operation. Activities such as land regrading and soil replacement will continue over the coming years, followed by long-term environmental monitoring to ensure the restored land, water resources, and wildlife habitats remain healthy and sustainable for future generations.
Paintearth Mine has been recognized as a leader in mine reclamation and safety. It was the first mine in Alberta to receive reclamation certification for restored mining lands and has earned numerous provincial and national awards. These honors include the prestigious 2019 Canadian Institute of Mining John T. Ryan Award and the 2023 Alberta Mine Safety Association Safety Excellence Award, recognizing the operation's commitment to safe and responsible mining practices.
In addition to its reclamation efforts, Paintearth Mine supports the recycling of coal ash through an onsite Reclaimed Ash Management facility owned and operated by Ashcor Technologies Ltd., a subsidiary of ATCO. The mine supplies feedstock to the facility, extending the longstanding partnership between the two companies beyond coal production while supporting the beneficial reuse of industrial byproducts.
The Obed Mountain Mine is a 7,500-hectare open-pit coal operation located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Hinton in west-central Alberta. The mine began operations in 1984 and transitioned to full-time reclamation and closure activities in 2013.
Located in Alberta's scenic Foothills region, where the Rocky Mountains meet the boreal forest, Obed has built a strong legacy of environmental stewardship. Over four decades, the operation has helped develop reclamation practices for land recontouring, soil replacement, revegetation, and reforestation that continue to support mine reclamation efforts across Alberta.
Today, reclamation activities are carried out in collaboration with Indigenous communities and other stakeholders. Current efforts include wetland and lake development, wildlife monitoring and mitigation, stream and watercourse restoration, and the re-establishment of natural ecosystems. These initiatives are focused on achieving reclamation certification and returning the land to productive public use.
Throughout the reclamation process, Obed has served as a site for innovative research and leading-edge reclamation trials designed to restore equivalent or improved land capability. These initiatives include recycling pulp residuals from the Hinton pulp facility, incorporating biosolids, and using humalite from Westmoreland affiliate WestMET to improve soil quality and support long-term vegetation growth.
The operation also supports a variety of wildlife research projects that evaluate habitat structures for bats, raptors, and other bird species while monitoring ecosystem recovery. These studies help guide the successful restoration of healthy forest landscapes that support commercial forestry opportunities and provide habitat for small mammals, ungulates, and other native wildlife.
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