2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
2,042
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
2,042
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
0
CO2 metric tons 2022:
4,570
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:
4608632
Mine state:
West Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
White Flame Surface Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
01/09/2023
Current controller:
Lexington Coal Holdings, Inc
Current operator:
Lexington Coal Company, LLC
County:
Mingo
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.683889
Longitude:
-82.114167
Directions to mine:
Take old Field Branch at Varney off Rt. 52 and go 2 miles.
Nearest town:
Ragland
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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