2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
169,734
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
169,734
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
45,821
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
45,821
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
379,838
CO2 metric tons 2022:
102,540
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:
1519280
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
No 4
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
08/24/2022
Current controller:
Gary Dotson
Current operator:
Cavalier Mineral Inc
County:
Pike
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.304444
Longitude:
-82.316111
Directions to mine:
From Elkhorn City - Take Rte. 80 to Little Grassy Branch. Mine is .7 miles up Little Grassy Brch.
Nearest town:
Elkhorn City
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):
y
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:
No 4
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:
Pike
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Contractor
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Cavalier Mineral Inc
Operator address:
17339 River Drive Suite B, Vansant, VA 24656
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.