2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
4,270
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
4,270
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
11,349
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
11,349
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
9,265
CO2 metric tons 2023
24,625
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
4407274
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Bold Camp Surface
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Abandoned
Status date
12/15/2023
Current controller
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Current operator
Paramont Contura LLC
County
Wise
Company type
Other
Latitude
37.062778
Longitude
-82.559167
Directions to mine
Go 6 miles on US23 North. Turn right onto Route 643 (Bean Gap Rd), go 3 miles. Turn left onto Route 673 (Hubbard Hollow Road) go 1 mile.
Nearest town
Pound
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
Bold Camp Surface
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Wise
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Paramont Contura Llc
Operator address
5703 Crutchfield Drive, 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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