2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
5,539
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
5,539
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
14,718
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
14,718
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
12,395
CO2 metric tons 2022:
32,937
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:
1518737
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
Y
Current mine name:
Auger No. 29
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
09/15/2022
Current controller:
Matthew S Bolling; Rebecca F Bolling
Current operator:
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & RECOVERY LLC
County:
Tazewell
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.393611
Longitude:
-82.174167
Directions to mine:
From the intersection of Rt. 615 (Hill Creek Rd) with Rt. 460 in Richlands, Travel North on Rt. 615 for 3.5 miles. Turn right on haul road to the top of ridge. Make the first left and follow rigde to the Mine Office.
Nearest town:
Richlands
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:
Auger No. 29
Coal location state:
Kentucky (East)
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:
Pike
Mine status:
Temporarily closed
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Resource Management & Recovery
Operator address:
P.O. Box 3124, Wise, VA 24293
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
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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