2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
110,432
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
110,432
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
229,531
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
229,531
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
247,129
CO2 metric tons 2022:
513,654
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:
0504975
Mine state:
Colorado
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Mi Vida Portals
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
05/21/2021
Current controller:
Allegiance Coal LTD
Current operator:
New Elk Coal Company LLC
County:
Las Animas
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.156667
Longitude:
-104.961944
Directions to mine:
6.5 miles west of Weston, Colorado on State Highway 12
Nearest town:
Weston
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
y
Methane liberation (cubic feet each 24 hours):
0
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.
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