2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
10,639,487
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
10,639,487
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
18,233,969
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
18,233,969
Coal type:
subbituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
18,084,787
CO2 metric tons 2022:
30,993,736
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:
4801200
Mine state:
Wyoming
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Buckskin Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
10/18/1982
Current controller:
Kiewit Peter Sons' Inc
Current operator:
Buckskin Mining Company
County:
Campbell
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
44.433611
Longitude:
-105.528611
Directions to mine:
North of Gillette, Wyoming on Hwy 14-16 aprx 20 miles, mine is on the East side of the Highway
Nearest town:
Gillette
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):
y
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:
Buckskin Mine
Coal location state:
Wyoming
County:
Campbell
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine and Preparation Plant
Operator name:
Buckskin Mining Company
Operator address:
P.O. Box 3027, Gillette, WY 82717
Coal supply region:
Powder River Basin
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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