Falkirk Mine

Falkrik Mine is a surface operation in Underwood, North Dakota, owned by North American Coal. The company states that the mine began production in 1978 and "delivers approximately 7 million tons of coal per year" which is supplied to Great River Energy. The company mines approximately 400 acres of land a year.

Mine Data

 * MSHA ID:	3200491
 * Owner: Falkirk Mining Company
 * Parent company: North American Coal
 * Location: Underwood, North Dakota
 * GPS coordinates: 47.424487,-101.112499
 * Production: 7,788,852 short tons
 * Type of coal: lignite
 * Mine type: Surface
 * Equipment: 2 Marion® 8750 draglines
 * Number of employees: 270

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