2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
156,423
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
156,423
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
225,682
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
225,682
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
350,050
CO2 metric tons 2022:
505,040
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:
0103437
Mine state:
Alabama
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Black Warrior Mine No 1
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
10/03/2011
Current controller:
Allegiance Coal LTD
Current operator:
Black Warrior Minerals, Inc.
County:
Jefferson
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
33.738333
Longitude:
-86.861944
Directions to mine:
From the intersection of Mt. Olive Road and Sardis Road travel east on Sardis Road approximately 1.5 mile and the mine entrance will be on the right. The boundaries to the permit area will be marked and signs will be posted.
Nearest town:
Morris
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:
Black Warrior Mine No 1
Coal location state:
Alabama
County:
Jefferson
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Black Warrior Minerals, Inc.
Operator address:
P.O. Box 1190, Sumiton, AL 35148
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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