2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
418,340
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
418,340
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
481,902
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
481,902
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
936,178
CO2 metric tons 2022:
1,078,420
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:
4407199
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Laurel Branch Surface
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
08/20/2007
Current controller:
JOD Holdings LLC
Current operator:
Clintwood JOD, LLC
County:
Buchanan
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.405833
Longitude:
-82.054167
Directions to mine:
Laurel Branch of Race Fork of Hurley
Nearest town:
Hurley
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:
Laurel Branch Surface
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Buchanan
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Clintwood Jod, Llc
Operator address:
23956 Hwy 194 E, Fedscreek, KY 41524
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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