Big Brown Mine
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The Big Brown Mine has been in operation since 1971, producing 4 to 6 million tons of lignite (brown coal) annually as fuel for the nearby Big Brown Steam Electric Station. Both mine and plant are named after the local Big Brown Creek.
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Coordinates: 31°49'48"N 96°4'29"W
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