2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
7,727
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
7,727
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
2,313
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
2,313
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
17,292
CO2 metric tons 2022:
5,176
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:
4407355
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
Y
Current mine name:
Surface Mine No. 1
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
12/02/2022
Current controller:
Metinvest B V
Current operator:
Surface Minerals Company
County:
Buchanan
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.271389
Longitude:
-82.168056
Directions to mine:
From Vansant Office, travel West on US 460, turn left onto State Rt. 609(Bulls Creek Rd.) travel approx. 1 mile, turn left onto Rt. 601 (Convict Hollow), travel approx. 1.8 miles, turn left onto mine haul road.
Nearest town:
Maxie, VA
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:
Surface Mine No. 1
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Buchanan
Mine status:
Active, men working, not producing
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Surface Minerals Company
Operator address:
1073 Riverview Street, Grundy, VA 24614
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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