2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
123,613
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
123,613
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
91,968
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
91,968
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
268,212
CO2 metric tons 2023
199,549
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
4407133
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
No. 26 Strip
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
11/17/2011
Current controller
William D Humphreys
Current operator
Humphreys Enterprises Inc
County
Wise
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
36.935278
Longitude
-82.705
Directions to mine
Go 0.7 miles on US Business 23 South. Turn left at light, then 2 mi. on US23 South, take Exit 2A. Go 4.4 miles on US Business 23 South, turn right to mine gate.
Nearest town
Norton
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
No. 26 Strip
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Wise
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Humphreys Enterprises Inc
Operator address
P.O. Box 668, Norton, VA 24273
Coal supply region
Appalachia Central
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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