2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
142,333
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
142,333
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
288,126
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
288,126
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
318,518
CO2 metric tons 2022:
644,780
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:
0103436
Mine state:
Alabama
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Swann's Crossing
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
01/09/2019
Current controller:
Pat A Jones
Current operator:
Southland Resources, Inc.
County:
Tuscaloosa
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
33.310833
Longitude:
-87.309167
Directions to mine:
From Birmingham take 120/59 west toward Tuscaloosa to exit 100, take a right on 216, continue for 14.1 miles, turn right onto Lock 17 Road. Continue approx. 2.7 miles, turn slightly right onto David/Farley road. Continue approx. .9 miles, the mine entrance will be on the left.
Nearest town:
Brookwood
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:
Swann's Crossing
Coal location state:
Alabama
County:
Tuscaloosa
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Southland Resources, Inc.
Operator address:
P.O. Box 770, Cottondale, AL 35453
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Southern
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.
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