2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
232,710
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
232,710
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
520,768
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
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:
1518418
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Joe's Run
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Abandoned
Status date:
05/24/2022
Current controller:
Anthony V Lanham
Current operator:
Western Kentucky Minerals, Inc.
County:
Daviess
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.738333
Longitude:
-86.905556
Directions to mine:
From Owensboro take Ky. Hwy.144 to Knottsville, KY stay on Hwy 144 E for 1.5 miles. Turn right (south) on Aull Rd. Proceed 0.5 miles to gravel access road on right.
Nearest town:
Philpot
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:
Joe's Run
Note::
The EIA mine name differs from the mine name at the top of this page, which is taken from MSHA
Coal location state:
Kentucky (West)
Note::
The EIA coal location state is the state where the coal is mined: the MSHA state is the state where the mine mouth is located. In this case they differ.
County:
Daviess
Mine status:
Permanently abandoned
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Western Kentucky Minerals, Inc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 155, Philpot, KY 42366
Coal supply region:
Illinois Basin
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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