2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
36,995
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
36,995
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
138,069
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
138,069
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
80,271
CO2 metric tons 2023:
299,578
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:
1202249
Mine state:
Indiana
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Prosperity Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
03/19/2024
Current controller:
Hallador Energy Company
Current operator:
Sunrise Coal, LLC
County:
Pike
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
38.489167
Longitude:
-87.396111
Directions to mine:
41 South to 56 East. 10 miles on 56 East.
Nearest town:
Petersburg, IN 47567
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):
y
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:
Prosperity Mine
Coal location state:
Indiana
County:
Pike
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Sunrise Coal, Llc
Operator address:
12661 N. Agricare Rd., Oaktown, IN 47561
Coal supply region:
Illinois Basin
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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