2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
95,964
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
95,964
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
0
CO2 metric tons 2023
208,220
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
4608973
Mine state
West Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
WV-3 Surface Mine
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Temporarily Idled
Status date
04/24/2024
Current controller
James C Justice III
Current operator
Kentucky Fuel Corporation
County
Logan
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
37.758333
Longitude
-81.956389
Directions to mine
Up Rich Creek Hollow to Madison Branch
Nearest town
Lyburn
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.