2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
52,381
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
52,381
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
232,079
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
232,079
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
117,220
CO2 metric tons 2022:
519,356
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:
4407392
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
Y
Current mine name:
Elk Creek Surface
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
01/18/2021
Current controller:
Metinvest B V
Current operator:
Surface Minerals Company
County:
Buchanan
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.468611
Longitude:
-82.034167
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:
Elk Creek Surface
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Buchanan
Mine status:
Active
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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