2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
181,128
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
181,128
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
320,061
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
320,061
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
393,006
CO2 metric tons 2023
694,459
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
1202497
Mine state
Indiana
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Flint Hill Mine
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
04/14/2022
Current controller
Scott Schue; J. Kenneth Merten; Greg Olinger
Current operator
Sun Energy Group, LLC
County
Spencer
Company type
Other
Latitude
38.16
Longitude
-86.948333
Directions to mine
From Dale IN, take Hwy 62 E towards Mariah Hill approximately 1 mile. Turn right on CR 500 E. The mine entrance is .3 miles on the left.
Nearest town
Mariah Hill
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
Flint Hill Mine
Coal location state
Indiana
County
Spencer
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Sun Energy Group, Llc
Operator address
18319 North Sr 245, Dale, IN 47523
Coal supply region
Illinois Basin
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.