Snapshot
- Joint venture (50/50) with Cloud Peak Energy
- Operating and marketing responsibilities held by Ambre Energy subsidiary, KCP Inc.
- 40 year mine history
- Has produced at >9Mtpa level – current production is 3Mtpa
- Extensive geological model with 3000+ boreholes
- Two rail loops with capacity of 14Mtpa each serviced by BNSF Railway
- Geographically well-positioned for Asian market via export through the Pacific Northwest
- Higher quality Powder River Basin coal
- 1305 miles to Millennium Bulk Terminal
- 1039 miles to Coyote Island Terminal, Port of Morrow
- Outstanding safety record
The Decker coal mine is in the north-west of the Powder River Basin. Located within Montana’s Big Horn County, the mine has two areas: East Decker and West Decker.
Since operations began in the 1970s, Decker has produced approximately 300 million metric tons of coal. It is presently sold to the US domestic market.
The Decker Mine is serviced by BNSF Railway and produces approximately 3 million metric tons of coal each year. A sizable resource of 868 million metric tons and reserves of 138 million metric tons remain at Decker.
Ownership of the mines is a 50/50 joint venture between Ambre Energy and Cloud Peak Energy, with Ambre Energy responsible for mine operations and marketing.
