2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
12,055,977
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
12,055,977
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
15,301,635
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
15,301,635
Coal type
subbituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
20,480,694
CO2 metric tons 2023
25,994,418
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
4801034
Mine state
Wyoming
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Caballo Mine
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
10/01/1981
Current controller
Peabody Energy Corporation
Current operator
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
County
Campbell
Company type
Other
Latitude
44.118889
Longitude
-105.333056
Directions to mine
18 miles south of Gillette
Nearest town
Gillette
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)
y
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.
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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