2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
4,439
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
4,439
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
0
CO2 metric tons 2022:
9,934
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:
1519823
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
White Oak
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
04/07/2020
Current controller:
Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Current operator:
Lexington Coal Company, LLC
County:
Martin
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.762222
Longitude:
-82.438889
Directions to mine:
From the Prestonsburg Field Office turn left onto KY RT 321 for 4 miles to KY RT 3, travel 20 miles N to KY RT 645/40. Travel 4 miles E to KY RT 2032. Travel 5 miles on Rt 2032, turn onto KY RT 1714 and continue to mine entrance road on the left.
Nearest town:
Warfield
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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