2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
6,574
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
6,574
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
60,824
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
60,824
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
14,712
CO2 metric tons 2022:
136,114
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:
4407408
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
Y
Current mine name:
Hill Creek Auger
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
09/27/2021
Current controller:
Ultra Transport LLC; Jim Richardson Trucking & Construction LLC etal
Current operator:
Auger Coal, LLC
County:
Tazewell
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.251667
Longitude:
-82.786111
Directions to mine:
From the intersection of Rt. 615 (Hill Creek Rd.) with Rt. 460 in Richlands, Travel North on Rt. 615 for 3.5 miles. Turn right on haul road to the top of ridge. Make the first left and follow ridge to the Mine Office.
Nearest town:
Richlands
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.
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