2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
19,087
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
19,087
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
54,202
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
54,202
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
42,714
CO2 metric tons 2022:
121,295
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:
1518982
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Sturgeon Freeman Fork
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
03/15/2021
Current controller:
Robert L Rosencrans
Current operator:
Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc.
County:
Breathitt
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.343611
Longitude:
-83.530278
Directions to mine:
Take KY 15 N for 8.5 miles, turn left onto KY 28 for approx 31 miles and turn left onto KY 2024 (in curve) for 7 miles (road dead ends) turn left onto Lucky Fork Rd. travel approx 4 miles to mine road on right up hill.
Nearest town:
Buckhorn
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:
Sturgeon Freeman Fork
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:
Breathitt
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc.
Operator address:
P.O. Box 368, Beattyville, KY 41311
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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