2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
513,959
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
513,959
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
505,143
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
505,143
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
1,150,158
CO2 metric tons 2022:
1,130,429
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:
4407308
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Deep Mine 44
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
04/20/2020
Current controller:
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Current operator:
Paramont Contura, LLC
County:
Dickenson
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.058889
Longitude:
-82.374167
Directions to mine:
Take US 23 to Norton, turn onto Business US58 Alt to Coeburn 8 miles take exit 1 travel for 2 miles on 813 turn onto Toms Creek Rd. to Dr. Ralph Stanley HWY travel 8 miles turn left onto Rush Branch Road then to mine site.
Nearest town:
McClure
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):
30656
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:
Deep Mine 44
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Dickenson
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Paramont Contura, Llc
Operator address:
5703 Crutchfield Drive, Norton, VA 24273
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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