2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
71,174
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
71,174
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
49,716
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
49,716
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
159,276
CO2 metric tons 2022:
111,256
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:
1518426
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Mine #5
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
11/06/2017
Current controller:
Ferroglobe
Current operator:
Alden Resources, LLC
County:
Knox
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
36.755833
Longitude:
-83.951667
Directions to mine:
Right on US-25E 3.9 mile turn left onto Daniel Boone Dr .5 mile left onto KY-11 S follow KY-11 S for 6.4 miles take a slight left onto HWY 1809 2 mile left onto Hubbs Creek Road go to 635 Hubbs Creek road mine on left
Nearest town:
Barbourville
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
n
Methane liberation (cubic feet each 24 hours):
0
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:
Mine #5
Coal location state:
Kentucky (East)
Note::
The EIA coal location state is the state where the coal is mined: the MSHA state is the state where the mine mouth is located. In this case they differ.
County:
Knox
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Alden Resources, Llc
Operator address:
332 West Cumberland Gap Parkwa, Corbin, KY 40701
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
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.