2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
7,884,031
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
7,884,031
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
7,525,885
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
7,525,885
Coal type:
lignite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
10,060,339
CO2 metric tons 2022:
9,603,330
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:
3200491
Mine state:
North Dakota
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Falkirk Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
01/16/1975
Current controller:
NACCO Industries Inc
Current operator:
Falkirk Mining Company
County:
Mclean
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
47.133056
Longitude:
-101.675
Directions to mine:
3 miles south of Underwood, ND along Highway 83
Nearest town:
Underwood
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:
Falkirk Mine
Coal location state:
North Dakota
County:
Mclean
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Falkirk Mining Company
Operator address:
P.O. Box 1087, Underwood, ND 58576
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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