2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
18,946
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
18,946
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
0
CO2 metric tons 2023
41,108
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
4609645
Mine state
West Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Middle Fork Surface
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
08/10/2023
Current controller
Coronado Coal LLC
Current operator
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC
County
Logan
Company type
Other
Latitude
37.788333
Longitude
-81.66
Directions to mine
2.7 miles east of Lorado, WV along the right side of Buffalo Creek Road.
Nearest town
Man
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.