2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
124,979
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
124,979
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
0
CO2 metric tons 2023
271,176
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
4609111
Mine state
West Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Rolling Thunder Mine
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
Active
Status date
09/02/2023
Current controller
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Current operator
Nicholas-Contura, LLC
County
Nicholas
Company type
Other
Latitude
38.283056
Longitude
-81.133056
Directions to mine
Head west on Arbuckle Rd. toward Church St. 0.2mi. Turn right onto Broad St. 0.2mi. Turn left onto Main St. 0.2mi. Turn right onto WV-39 W/Turnpike Rd. 24.9 mi. Turn right onto WV-16N 0.8. Follow county rt. 20/21.
Nearest town
Swiss, WV
Mine has underground component (yes/no)
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no)
n
Mine has refuse component (yes/no)
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no)
y
Methane liberation (cubic feet each 24 hours)
0
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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