2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
4,895
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
4,895
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
7,597
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
7,597
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
10,621
CO2 metric tons 2023
16,484
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
4406869
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Sigmon Strip #23
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Temporarily Idled
Status date
01/03/2024
Current controller
James C Justice III
Current operator
A & G Coal Corporation
County
Wise
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
36.873611
Longitude
-82.904444
Directions to mine
Go 12.6 miles on US23 South. Take Exit #1 and turn left at stop sign on Business 23N. Go 4 miles and turn left on Route 68W. Go 5.9 miles to Lee Co. Line. Turn right onto mine entrance road for Sigmon Strip #23 and Strip #24.
Nearest town
Appalachia
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
Sigmon Strip #23
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Wise
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
A & G Coal Corporation
Operator address
302 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011
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.