2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
261,572
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
261,572
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
228,008
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
228,008
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
585,356
CO2 metric tons 2022:
510,245
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:
0103523
Mine state:
Alabama
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Shannon Mine No. 3
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
08/03/2018
Current controller:
Otis R Robison Jr
Current operator:
RJR Mining Company, Inc.
County:
Jefferson
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
33.385
Longitude:
-87.071944
Directions to mine:
West on London Dr, left on Frankfurt Dr, Turn right onto Lakeshore Pkwy, stay on Lakeshore Pkwy for 23.3 miles, turn right onto AL-150W/14th St. Turn onto 9th Ave then right on Splash Adventure Pkwy, turn right on Powder Plant Rd, turn left on Johns Rd, travel approx. 4 miles, turn left on Blue Creek Rd, cross RR tracks.
Nearest town:
Adger
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:
Shannon Mine No. 3
Coal location state:
Alabama
County:
Jefferson
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Rjr Mining Company, Inc.
Operator address:
7202 Highway 78, Cordova, AL 35550
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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