2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
1,430,739
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
1,430,739
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
1,602,995
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
1,602,995
Coal type
subbituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
2,430,539
CO2 metric tons 2023
2,723,168
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
0502838
Mine state
Colorado
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Trapper Mine
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
10/02/1981
Current controller
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; Platte River Power Authority; Salt
Current operator
Trapper Mining Inc
County
Moffat
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
40.452222
Longitude
-107.631111
Directions to mine
6 1/2 miles SW of Craig, CO
Nearest town
Craig
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
Trapper Mine
Coal location state
Colorado
County
Moffat
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Trapper Mining Inc
Operator address
P.O. Box 187, Craig, CO 81626
Coal supply region
Uinta Region
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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