37 years working for Colombia

In 1995, we began coal mining in an area granted by the Colombian government between the municipalities of El Paso, La Jagua de Ibirico and Chiriguaná, known as the Pribbenow Mine or La Loma project. In 2009 we began operating a second project: El Descanso – Sector Norte, located between the municipalities of La Jagua de Ibirico, Becerril and Agustín Codazzi.

As a complement to our mining operation, we have worked in coordination with the different Colombian authorities in the construction and expansion of Puerto Drummond for the export of our production; and, through Fenoco, we have promoted the rehabilitation and expansion of the Atlántico railroad network. We currently have reserves of approximately 1.5 billion metric tons of coal in our La Loma, El Descanso, Rincón Hondo and Similoa projects; the first two in production and the last two in the environmental licensing process.

In 2021, we exported 31.5 million metric tons of coal to customers in more than 30 countries around the world. We are proud to be recognized as a major producer and exporter of coal that meets the low sulfur requirements of Phase II of the Clean Air Act of 1990 (Clean Air Act).

As a company established in Colombia, our commitment to the country is strong. Every day, in every project, at every level of Drummond, we consider the impact our actions have on our employees, our stakeholders and our environment. We strive to improve health, education and quality of life of our employees and their families. We invest in different community initiatives, working closely and in coordination with local governments to design and implement programs for the development and benefit of these communities.

We are constantly working to control and mitigate the impacts of coal mining, transportation and shipping, as well as developing and implementing new technologies that contribute to the sustainability of our operations.