2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
169,982
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
169,982
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
70,331
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
70,331
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
380,393
CO2 metric tons 2022:
157,390
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:
0103529
Mine state:
Alabama
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Sloan Mtn. No. 3
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
06/23/2022
Current controller:
David (Michael) Jamison
Current operator:
Best Coal Inc.
County:
Jefferson
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
33.758333
Longitude:
-86.904167
Directions to mine:
From Hwy 78, turn left onto Warrior-Jasper Rd., go approx. 2.5 miles and turn right onto Humber Rd., go approx. 1.1 miles and turn left onto River Rd., go approx. 0.2 mile and turn right onto Gobblers Knob Rd., go approx. 0.4 mile and mine entrance will be on right.
Nearest town:
Warrior
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:
Sloan Mtn. No. 3
Coal location state:
Alabama
County:
Jefferson
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Best Coal Inc.
Operator address:
P.O. Box 1608, Jasper, AL 35502
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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