2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
1,524,454
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
1,524,454
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
1,430,739
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
1,430,739
Coal type:
subbituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
2,591,236
CO2 metric tons 2022:
2,431,942
Data from MSHA
(The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor which enforces compliance with mandatory safety and health standards for mines.)
Mine ID:
0502838
Mine state:
Colorado
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Trapper Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
10/02/1981
Current controller:
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; Platte River Power Authority; Salt
Current operator:
Trapper Mining Inc
County:
Moffat
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
40.452222
Longitude:
-107.631111
Directions to mine:
6 1/2 miles SW of Craig, CO
Nearest town:
Craig
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
n
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
y
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
n
Data from EIA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is an agency that is part of the U.S. Dept. of Energy and is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating energy information.
EIA mine name:
Trapper Mine
Coal location state:
Colorado
County:
Moffat
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Trapper Mining Inc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 187, Craig, CO 81626
Coal supply region:
Uinta Region
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
n
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
y
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
n
Data from GEM
Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is an independent nonprofit organization that develops and shares information in support of the worldwide movement for clean energy. These data are from its Global Coal Mine Tracker database.