Name of the Project
Itmann metallurgical coal project.

Location
Wyoming County, West Virginia, in the US.

Project Owner/s
Consol Energy.

Project Description
The project entails the development of a 900 000 t/y low-volatile metallurgical coal mining operation over a 20-year mine life.

The project includes the relocation of a state-of-the-art preparation plant to the Itmann project site. This will double the capacity of the preparation plant, which provides additional upside for third-party processing and blending.

The operation will enable Consol to process third-party coal, in addition to the coal from its Itmann No 5 mine.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Consol has spent $24-million to date. Another $65- to $70-million will be required to complete the project.

Planned Start/End Date
Full production is expected in 12 to 18 months, upon completion of the new preparation plant.

Latest Developments
Consol Energy has commissioned the coal preparation plant at its Itmann metallurgical coal mine, and has shipped the first coal from its new mine to customers.

The preparation plant started operations in late September, with the first train of Itmann coal loaded and shipped in mid-October.

The mine is expected to achieve its full run rate production in the fourth quarter, when the third and final continuous miner section will ramp.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Consol Energy, +1 724416 8300 or email media@consolenergy.com.