Aries coal project

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The Aries Coal Project is a proposed opencast mine, operated by Ram River Coal, set to produce 4 million tonnes per annum, near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.

Location

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Background

Ram River Coal intends to ship the coking coal to two of the major western Canadian coal terminals; Westshore Terminals and Ridley Terminals.

Project Details

• Owner: Ram River Coal
• Parent company:
• Location: Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada
• GPS coordinates: 52.400401, -114.830002 (approximate)
• Mine status: Proposed
• Production: 4 million tonnes per annum
• Mineable reserves: 183 million tonnes
• Coal type: Metallurgical, Bituminous
• Mine size: 20,000 ha
• Mine depth: 6 seams, 200-400 m
• Mine type: Surface
• Start year: TBD
• Life of Mine: 33 years
• Equipment:
• Number of employees: