2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
127,977
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
127,977
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
123,613
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
123,613
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
286,392
CO2 metric tons 2022:
276,626
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:
4407133
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
No. 26 Strip
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
11/17/2011
Current controller:
William D Humphreys
Current operator:
Humphreys Enterprises Inc
County:
Wise
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
36.935278
Longitude:
-82.705
Directions to mine:
Go 0.7 miles on US Business 23 South. Turn left at light, then 2 mi. on US23 South, take Exit 2A. Go 4.4 miles on US Business 23 South, turn right to mine gate.
Nearest town:
Norton
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:
No. 26 Strip
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Wise
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Humphreys Enterprises Inc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 668, Norton, VA 24273
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
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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