DOUGLAS, Wyo.– Even with dark grey clouds rolling in, production continues at the Antelope Mine Site.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren witnessed the work and dedication of workers at the mine site. They work 365 days a year, 24/7 in rotating shifts, hauling around 240 tons of coal per truck load.
NTEC has four mine sites that spread from Northern Navajo up to Wyoming and Montana.
The Antelope mine site is the third largest open pit coal surface mine in the entire United States at 6 miles long and 8 miles wide with 360 employees. The mine site produces an average of 20-25 million tons a year and since 1986 and has produced more than 840 million tons.
Along with their booming coal production, they continue to honor their commitment to reclamation efforts as they have reclaimed 6,820 acres to date, winning multiple state and federal excellence in reclamation awards in the process. On top of providing hundreds of jobs to the community, the Antelope mine site has given $20,000 back to the community and awarded five scholarships to local students.
NTEC provides on average over 36% of the Navajo Nation’s General Fund. With their Navajo Collaboration, NTEC also created their Community Heating Resource Program (CHRP) which has been in operation for over five years, providing free coal essential for home heating within the Navajo and Hopi nations.
“Standing at Antelope Mine, I saw the true spirit of hard work and perseverance, rain or shine, these workers are out here 24/7 keeping production moving and powering communities. This mine isn’t just a coal site; it’s a symbol of opportunity for our people. From reclamation to scholarships, NTEC is proving that responsible energy development can benefit both our economy and our future generations.”
