2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
3,200,580
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
3,200,580
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
3,368,572
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
3,368,572
Coal type:
lignite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
4,084,068
CO2 metric tons 2022:
4,298,433
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:
2200690
Mine state:
Mississippi
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Red Hills Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
12/11/1999
Current controller:
NACCO Industries Inc
Current operator:
Mississippi Lignite Mining Company
County:
Choctaw
Company type:
Partnership
Latitude:
33.797222
Longitude:
-89.218056
Nearest town:
Ackerman
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:
Red Hills Mine
Coal location state:
Mississippi
County:
Choctaw
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Mississippi Lignite Mining Com
Operator address:
1000 Mcintire Rd, Ackerman, MS 39735
Coal supply region:
Interior
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.