2022 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
482,139
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
482,139
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
515,047
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
515,047
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
1,046,131
CO2 metric tons 2023:
1,117,534
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:
1518198
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Panther Mine
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
04/26/2021
Current controller:
Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd
Current operator:
Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC
County:
Harlan
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
36.940278
Longitude:
-82.992778
Directions to mine:
From the Harlan FO turn left onto US-421 for approximately 3.2 mi, continue straight on US-119 for approximately 23.6 mi. Turn right onto KY-2006/KY-179/State Hwy 179 and travel approximately 1.3 mi., your destination will be on the right.
Nearest town:
Cumberland
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
y
Methane liberation (cubic feet each 24 hours):
267735
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:
D-11 Panther
Note::
The EIA mine name differs from the mine name at the top of this page, which is taken from MSHA
Coal location state:
Kentucky (East)
Note::
The EIA coal location state is the state where the coal is mined: the MSHA state is the state where the mine mouth is located. In this case they differ.
County:
Harlan
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Inmet Mining, Llc.
Operator address:
144 E Market Place Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37922
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
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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