2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
78,659
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
78,659
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
54,700
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
54,700
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
176,026
CO2 metric tons 2022:
122,410
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:
1519281
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
#1
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
02/16/2023
Current controller:
Barry W King
Current operator:
Ki-Coal, Inc.
County:
Perry
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.311667
Longitude:
-83.226944
Directions to mine:
From Hazard take Hwy. 15 North for about one mile then turn right on 267 North (Harveyton Road) for one mile. the mine entrance is on the left.
Nearest town:
Bonnyman
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:
#1
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:
Perry
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Ki-Coal, Inc.
Operator address:
P.O. Box 191, Leburn, KY 41831
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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