2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
2,313
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
2,313
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
45,235
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
45,235
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
5,019
CO2 metric tons 2023
98,150
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
4407355
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
Y
Current mine name
Surface Mine No. 1
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
10/02/2023
Current controller
Metinvest B V
Current operator
Surface Minerals Company
County
Buchanan
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
37.271389
Longitude
-82.168056
Directions to mine
From Vansant Office, travel West on US 460, turn left onto State Rt. 609(Bulls Creek Rd.) travel approx. 1 mile, turn left onto Rt. 601 (Convict Hollow), travel approx. 1.8 miles, turn left onto mine haul road.
Nearest town
Maxie, VA
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
Surface Mine No. 1
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Buchanan
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Surface Minerals Company
Operator address
1073 Riverview Street, Grundy, VA 24614
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.