2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
100,969
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
100,969
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
150,728
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
150,728
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
225,952
CO2 metric tons 2022:
337,305
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:
1518911
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Mine #28
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
04/21/2021
Current controller:
Appalachian Resource Company LLC
Current operator:
ARC Kentucky Resources, LLC
County:
Pike
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.343611
Longitude:
-82.5425
Directions to mine:
Travel 33 miles North on US23. Turn right onto Rob Fork, mine is on the right.
Nearest town:
Dorton
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.
EIA mine name:
Mine #28
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:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Arc Kentucky Resources, Llc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 1169, Pikeville, KY 41502
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
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):
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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