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Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) is well positioned to fuel the future energy needs of America and the world. Peabody is the world's largest private-sector coal company, with 2007 sales of 238 million tons and $4.6 billion in revenues. Its coal products fuel approximately 10 percent of all U.S. and 2 percent of worldwide electricity. The company is serving global coal demand from electricity generators and steelmakers, and is growing to serve new global customers and emerging Btu Conversion markets. Peabody provides products and services to more than 340 electricity generating and industrial plants in 19 countries on five continents.
MINING OPERATIONS
| 2007 Operations by Type |
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Mines |
Tons |
| Surface |
20 |
190.8 |
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| Underground |
11 |
23.3 |
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| Total |
31 |
214.1 |
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| 2007 Tons Sold (in millions) |
| Arizona |
7.9 |
| Colorado |
7.9 |
| Illinois |
10.6 |
| Indiana |
20.3 |
| New Mexico |
5.8 |
| Wyoming |
139.8 |
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| Australia |
21.4 |
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| Trading/Brokerage |
21.1 |
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| Total |
237.8 |
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| 2007 Tons Sold by Market and Quality (in millions) |
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Tons |
% |
| U.S. |
Electric Generating Plants
Steel & Industrial Use |
201.7
4.8
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85%
2%
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| International |
Steam & Metallurgical Coal |
31.3 |
13% |
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Total |
237.8 |
100% |
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| Quality |
Low Sulfur (<1.2 lbs/MM Btu)
Medium/High Sulfur (>1.2 lbs/MM Btu)
|
196.2
41.6
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83%
17%
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Total |
237.8 |
100% |
CONTINUED GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION
In millions. All years based on calendar 12-month performance.
1 EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income from continuing operations before deducting net interest expense, early debt extinguishment charges, income taxes, minority interests, asset retirement obligation expense, and depletion, depreciation and amortization.
2 Income from Continuing Operations.
FOR MORE INFORMATION . . .
Peabody Energy
701 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101-1826
Phone: 314-342-3400
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