Company: NC
Filing Date: 2025-03-05
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0000789933-25-000006
Chunk: 104

Company: NACCO INDUSTRIES INC
Filing Date: 2025-03-05
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 2
Chunk 104
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 reserve area consists of till, silty sands and clayey silts.

Fill-in drilling programs are routinely conducted by Coteau for the purpose of refining guidance related to ongoing operations. It is common practice at the Freedom Mine to tighten the drilling density within the three to four-year block ahead of active operations to an average drill hole spacing of 660-feet. However, additional exploration may also be scheduled in areas farther out to increase confidence in future mine plan projections.

Coteau utilizes standard surface mining techniques to extract coal from the proposed permit area. Mining operations will typically occur in a sequence of seven events: suitable plant growth material removal, overburden removal, coal removal, overburden replacement, final grading, suitable plant growth material replacement, and revegetation.

The mine office facilities and original equipment fleets at the Freedom Mine were constructed, acquired, or purchased new during the development stage of the mine. The facilities and equipment are maintained to allow for safe and efficient operation. The equipment is well maintained, in good physical condition and is either updated or replaced periodically with newer models or upgrades available to keep up with modern technology. As equipment wears out, Coteau evaluates what replacement option will be the most cost-efficient, including the evaluation of both new and used equipment. 

The total cost of the property, plant and equipment, net of applicable accumulated amortization, depreciation and impairment as of December 31, 2024 is $162.2 million.

The Freedom Mine currently has no significant encumbrances to the property. No NOVs have been issued at the Freedom Mine in the past three years. Coteau currently has all permits in place for the Freedom Mine to operate through 2031. Permit expansions required to extend the life of the mine through 2045 will be acquired as needed. No mineral processing occurs at the Freedom Mine.   

Falkirk Mine

The Falkirk Mine generally produces between 7 million and 8 million tons of lignite coal annually. The mine started delivering coal in 1978 primarily for the Coal Creek Station, an electric power generating station. Coal Creek Station was owned by GRE until May 1, 2022 when it was purchased by Rainbow Energy. The initial production period is expected to run through May 1, 

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2032, but the coal sales agreement may be extended or terminated early under certain circumstances. In 2014, Falkirk began delivering coal to Spiritwood Station, another electric power generating station owned by GRE.  

The Falkirk Mine, operated