2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
28,912
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
28,912
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
62,732
CO2 metric tons 2023
0
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
0103535
Mine state
Alabama
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Deerlick West Mine
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Abandoned
Status date
08/05/2024
Current controller
Randall E Crawford
Current operator
Cahaba Resources, LLC
County
Tuscaloosa
Company type
Other
Latitude
33.2725
Longitude
-87.458056
Directions to mine
From Rice Mine Rd in Tuscaloosa, turn right onto New Watermelon Rd, turn right onto Lake Nichol Rd, turn right onto Lake Harris Rd. 2.6 miles on left
Nearest town
Tuscaloosa
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
Deerlick West Mine
Coal location state
Alabama
County
Tuscaloosa
Mine status
Temporarily closed
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Cahaba Resources, Llc
Operator address
P.O. Box 122, Vance, AL 35490
Coal supply region
Appalachia Southern
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.
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