2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
136,627
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
136,627
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
0
CO2 metric tons 2023
296,449
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
4609638
Mine state
West Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
Y
Current mine name
Highwall Miner No. 2
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
01/03/2024
Current controller
Ramaco Resources Inc
Current operator
Maben Coal, LLC
County
Wyoming
Company type
Other
Latitude
37.645278
Longitude
-81.369444
Directions to mine
From Pineville, WV take Rt. 97 for 12.3 miles to Maben, WV. Turn left on WV54 and travel approx. 1.5 mile toward Hotchkiss, WV. The mine site is located on the right just off Rt. 54.
Nearest town
Maben, WV
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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