2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
14,718
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
14,718
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
52,091
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
52,091
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
31,935
CO2 metric tons 2023
113,025
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
1518737
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
Y
Current mine name
Auger No. 29
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
09/15/2022
Current controller
Matthew S Bolling; Rebecca F Bolling
Current operator
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & RECOVERY LLC
County
Tazewell
Company type
Other
Latitude
37.393611
Longitude
-82.174167
Directions to mine
From the intersection of Rt. 615 (Hill Creek Rd) with Rt. 460 in Richlands, Travel North on Rt. 615 for 3.5 miles. Turn right on haul road to the top of ridge. Make the first left and follow rigde to the Mine Office.
Nearest town
Richlands
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
Auger No. 29
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Tazewell
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Resource Management & Recovery
Operator address
P.O. Box 3124, Wise, VA 24293
Coal supply region
Appalachia Central
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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