2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
9,721
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
9,721
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
21,754
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
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:
1800776
Mine state:
Maryland
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Walker Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Temporarily Idled
Status date:
01/27/2021
Current controller:
Angela Svonavec
Current operator:
Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC
County:
Allegany
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
39.632222
Longitude:
-79.965
Directions to mine:
Travel 68 east to Midlothian road exit. Take Midlothian Carlos Rd. and turn right onto Fairview Farm Rd. Mine on the right. Mine location is at 270 fairview farm road. Located in and through a housing development.
Nearest town:
Midlothian
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:
Walker Mine
Coal location state:
Maryland
County:
Allegany
Mine status:
Temporarily closed
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Heritage Coal & Natural Resour
Operator address:
550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Northern
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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