2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
7,525,885
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
7,525,885
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
6,639,264
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
6,639,264
Coal type
lignite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
9,591,891
CO2 metric tons 2023
8,461,875
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
3200491
Mine state
North Dakota
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Falkirk Mine
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
01/16/1975
Current controller
NACCO Industries Inc
Current operator
Falkirk Mining Company
County
Mclean
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
47.133056
Longitude
-101.675
Directions to mine
3 miles south of Underwood, ND along Highway 83
Nearest town
Underwood
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
Falkirk Mine
Coal location state
North Dakota
County
Mclean
Mine status
Active
Company type
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Falkirk Mining Company
Operator address
P.O. Box 1087, Underwood, ND 58576
Coal supply region
Western
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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