2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
15,192
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
15,192
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
33,997
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:
3609965
Mine state:
Pennsylvania
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Horton Strips
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Temporarily Idled
Status date:
08/03/2022
Current controller:
Kim Horton
Current operator:
Black Cat Coal, LLC
County:
Clearfield
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
40.924167
Longitude:
-78.2225
Directions to mine:
Take 879 to Grampian. At the red light, turn right on 219N. Travel approximately 5 miles. Pit is on the right.
Nearest town:
Osceola Mills
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:
Horton Strips
Coal location state:
Pennsylvania (Bituminous)
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:
Clearfield
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine and Preparation Plant
Operator name:
Black Cat Coal, Llc
Operator address:
446 Wm Cemetery Road, Curwensville, PA 16833
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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