2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
100,409
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
100,409
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
36,282
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
36,282
Coal type:
lignite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
128,126
CO2 metric tons 2022:
46,297
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:
2400106
Mine state:
Montana
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Savage Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
07/04/1958
Current controller:
Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
Current operator:
Westmoreland Savage Mining LLC
County:
Richland
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
47.416389
Longitude:
-104.375
Directions to mine:
North onto Hwy 14-16 then onto Hwy 59 to Miles City onto 194 East bound to MT Hwy 16 North to Savage, MT Left turn onto County Road 107 Heading West right turn onto County Road 338 heading North to Mine yard.
Nearest town:
Savage
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):
y
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:
Savage Mine
Coal location state:
Montana
County:
Richland
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Westmoreland Savage Mining Llc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 30, Savage, MT 59262
Coal supply region:
Western
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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