2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
11,795
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
11,795
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
18,442
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
18,442
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
26,395
CO2 metric tons 2022:
41,270
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:
0103455
Mine state:
Alabama
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Weller Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
01/18/2022
Current controller:
Randall E Crawford
Current operator:
Cahaba Resources LLC
County:
Jefferson
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
33
Longitude:
-87
Directions to mine:
From the intersection of Ridge Road and Johns Road, travel east on Johns Road approximately 1.1 miles to the mine entrance on the left.
Nearest town:
Yolande
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:
Weller Mine
Coal location state:
Alabama
County:
Jefferson
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Cahaba Resources Llc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 122, Vance, AL 35490
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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