2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
12,584,181
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
12,584,181
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
13,422,628
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
13,422,628
Coal type:
lignite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
16,057,918
CO2 metric tons 2022:
17,127,810
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:
3200595
Mine state:
North Dakota
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Freedom Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
10/01/1978
Current controller:
NACCO Industries Inc
Current operator:
The Coteau Properties Company
County:
Mercer
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
47.5
Longitude:
-101.233889
Directions to mine:
10 Miles NW of Beulah ND
Nearest town:
Beulah
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:
Freedom Mine
Coal location state:
North Dakota
County:
Mercer
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
The Coteau Properties Company
Operator address:
204 61 Ave. Sw, Beulah, ND 58523
Coal supply region:
Western
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.