2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
2,504
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
2,504
Coal type:
anthracite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
6,491
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:
3610233
Mine state:
Pennsylvania
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Broad Mountain Slope
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Abandoned and Sealed
Status date:
11/22/2021
Current controller:
Ronald Bender; Kris Bender
Current operator:
Little Buck Coal Co.
County:
Schuylkill
Company type:
Partnership
Latitude:
40.591944
Longitude:
-76.457222
Directions to mine:
1.5 miles west of the town of Lincoln
Nearest town:
Pine Grove Post Office
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
y
Methane liberation (cubic feet each 24 hours):
0
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:
Broad Mountain Slope
Coal location state:
Pennsylvania (Anthracite)
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:
Schuylkill
Mine status:
Permanently abandoned
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Little Buck Coal Co.
Operator address:
21 Pine Lane, Pine Grove, PA 17963
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Northern
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
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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