Dry Fork Mine

Employment

Dry Fork Mine’s professional and highly skilled employees continually contribute to a safe, productive, and efficient operation capable of producing a long-term, affordable fuel source for our customers. Our goal is to provide a safe, respectful, family oriented work environment where employee input is valued and individual contributions are acknowledged and appreciated. If you would like to be part of our talented team, we currently have openings for the positions listed below.

History

The Dry Fork Mine was established in February 1989 with the first coal shipping in September 1990. This mine resides on approximately 10,800 of total surface acres located north of Gillette, WY with approximately 6,300 acres within the permit area. It has a total reserve base in excess of 250 million tons, which guarantees its customers a long-term affordable fuel source.

Affiliations

The Dry Fork Mine provides a traditional advocacy relationship with its member and industry by mitigating impacts related to various initiatives and legislation that would impede the tradition of minimizing the cost of coal or increasing the price of electricity to the end consumer. In addition, reciprocating support from fellow cooperative and local organizations assist with maintaining this philosophy.

Mining Facts: Wyoming Coal, WMA

Coal provides stable baseload generating capacity that can help compensate for the vagaries of renewable electricity production. Despite the uncertainties, coal remains a secure, abundant and affordable source of fuel and a significant source of energy, generating an estimated 19 percent of the nation’s electricity in 2019 (latest). Based on estimates by the Energy Information Administration, coal’s share of power generation will drop further to about 13 percent of total electricity generation by 2050

At Dry Fork Mine we take environmental responsibilities seriously since we live in the community in which we operate. We comply with a multitude of environmental laws, rules, and regulations while promoting conservation and stewardship of the land by successfully reclaiming areas that have been disturbed by mining.