Cloud Peak Energy’s Spring Creek Mine Receives National Association of State Land Reclamationists Award
September 17 2018 - 4:15PM
Business Wire
Cloud Peak Energy’s innovative reclamation at
Spring Creek Mine recognized as successful, while providing safe,
reliable, and affordable energy for the nation
Cloud Peak Energy’s Spring Creek Mine, located near Decker,
Montana, received the 2018 Outstanding Reclamation Award from the
National Association of State Land Reclamationists (NASLR) for
effective reclamation and innovative practices. The award was
presented at the NASLR annual conference in Williamsburg, Virginia
on September 10, 2018.
Reclamation plans at Spring Creek Mine incorporate a mosaic of
livestock grazing, pastureland, and wildlife habitats into the
post-mining environment. These habitats support a host of wildlife,
including the western sage-grouse.
“Actions to protect wildlife are of significant importance to
all of our operations,” said Colin Marshall, Cloud Peak Energy’s
President and CEO. “The innovative techniques used at Spring Creek
Mine are a perfect example of our continuous improvements and focus
on environmental stewardship.”
Efforts to promote area sage-grouse populations are focused on
two separate programs, restoring sage-grouse habitat and adding
multiple mitigation features. “The sagebrush densities we restore
go above and beyond regulatory requirements,” said David Schwend,
Spring Creek Mine General Manager. “Coupled with additional
mitigation features, these successful practices recognized by this
award highlight our commitment to reclamation and wildlife
conservation.”
Spring Creek mined and shipped approximately 12.6 million tons
of low-sulfur coal in 2017, including 4.2 million tons shipped by
Cloud Peak Energy Logistics to Asian customers through the
Westshore terminal in British Columbia, Canada. In 2017, Spring
Creek Mine was recognized by the Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement and received the 2017 Excellence in
Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Award for enhanced reclamation
success through the diversity of topography, soil, and
vegetation.
For a photo of Spring Creek Mine’s reclamation, click here.
About Cloud Peak Energy®
Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE:CLD) is headquartered in Wyoming
and is one of the largest U.S. coal producers and the only
pure-play Powder River Basin coal company. As one of the safest
coal producers in the nation, Cloud Peak Energy mines low sulfur,
subbituminous coal and provides logistics supply services. The
Company owns and operates three surface coal mines in the PRB, the
lowest cost major coal producing region in the nation. The Antelope
and Cordero Rojo mines are located in Wyoming and the Spring Creek
Mine is located in Montana. In 2017, Cloud Peak Energy sold
approximately 58 million tons from its three mines to customers
located throughout the U.S. and around the world. Cloud Peak Energy
also owns rights to substantial undeveloped coal and complementary
surface assets in the Northern PRB, further building the Company’s
long-term position to serve Asian export and domestic customers.
With approximately 1,300 total employees, the Company is widely
recognized for its exemplary performance in its safety and
environmental programs. Cloud Peak Energy is a sustainable fuel
supplier for approximately two percent of the nation’s
electricity.
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Cloud Peak Energy Inc.Rick Curtsinger, (720)
566-2948Director Public Affairs