Kentucky Mine Partners (KMP) is performing the mining operations at the NAG #2 Mine. Initial production of the Blue Gem and Thermal coal is planned for a combined production rate of approximately 8,000 – 10,000 tons per month.
The North American Gem #2 Mine will be a surface mining and augering operation. NAG has a buyer in place to purchase all of the coal produced from the NAG #2 Mine.
NAG said that all of its potential mining operations will incorporate sediment control methods that will keep ahead of the increased regulations and restrictions. Furthermore, in anticipation of increased regulations, the company has, in all of its permitting applications, begun the sampling of receiving streams and groundwater wells utilizing the stringent sampling parameters.
The North American Gem Processing Facility will serve as the central operation and distribution point for coal produced by NAG’s mining operations. The facility has equipment in place that is capable of crushing, screening and washing coal.
