2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
223,539
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
223,539
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
183,543
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
183,543
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
500,245
CO2 metric tons 2022:
410,740
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:
4407137
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
No. 2
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
07/27/2020
Current controller:
Ervin Stiltner; Keith Stiltner
Current operator:
Patriot Mining, LLC
County:
Wise
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.058889
Longitude:
-82.720556
Directions to mine:
Take US 23N 11.3 miles, turn left on RT. 671 South Fork Rd. Go 3.9 miles turn left on Dewey Rd. Rt. 620, go 2.1 miles turn right on Hale Gap Rd. RT. 627, go 1.4 miles turn left on access road follow signs 1.8 miles to mine.
Nearest town:
Pound
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:
No. 2
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Wise
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Contractor
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Patriot Mining, Llc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 917, Abingdon, VA 24210
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
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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