2022 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
9,781
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
9,781
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
16,452
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
16,452
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
21,223
CO2 metric tons 2023:
35,697
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:
1518466
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Alden Resources Harps Creek
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
11/13/2023
Current controller:
Ferroglobe PLC
Current operator:
Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC
County:
Whitley
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
36.699444
Longitude:
-83.902222
Directions to mine:
Hwy 25E North to Hwy. 11 South to Hwy. 92 East to HARPS CREEK RD. on left 4.2 miles mine on right
Nearest town:
Siler
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):
0
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:
Alden Resources Harps Creek
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:
Whitley
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Alden Resources, Llc.
Operator address:
332 W. Cumberland Gap Pkwy., Corbin, KY 40701
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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