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Vol. 10, No. 21 Week of May 22, 2005
Providing coverage of Alaska and Northwest Canada's mineral industry


MINING NEWS: Usibelli coal mine equips for long haul

Traditional fuel source has tons of potential as Alaska’s needs grow and international markets open up as China reduces exports

Sarah Hurst

Mining News Editor

There aren’t many places in the United States where you drive on the left side of the road, but Usibelli coal mine is one of them. When you arrive at the gates to the mine in Healy, Alaska, you have to switch to the left because that makes it easier for the drivers of the 150-ton Caterpillar 785 hau....

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Healy just north of Denali Park

Two Bull Ridge now being mined

Ace-in-the-Hole now at Two Bull Ridge

Power plant at mouth of mine


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