# Ben's Creek signs contract mining pact with Mega Highwall Mining

Ben's Creek Operations LLC entered into a contract mining services agreement with Mega Highwall Mining LLC for production of metallurgical coal at the Ben's Creek mine in West Virginia/Kentucky. The contract allows for minimum production of 40,000 tons per month, with production expected to start in December 2021.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-10-29
- Where: Central Appalachian Basin, West Virginia/Kentucky, United States
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 40,000 tons per month (480,000 tons/year)
- Products: metallurgical coal
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Bens Creek Group](https://endata.com/companies/58823.md)
- [Mega Highwall Mining](https://endata.com/companies/58629.md) (supplier)
- [Ben's Creek Operations](https://endata.com/companies/58824.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2021/10/29/bens-creek-to-start-up-met-coal-mine-with-highwall-miner-and-contract-mining-pact/), 2021-10-29: "We are delighted to have secured our first highwall miner to meet our expected production target."

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