2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
33,633
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
33,633
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
CO2 metric tons 2023:
72,976
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:
1519094
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
No. 5
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
12/05/2022
Current controller:
Gary Dotson
Current operator:
Cavalier Mineral, Inc.
County:
Pike
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.304167
Longitude:
-82.310278
Directions to mine:
From Elkhorn City take Rt. 80 toward Virginia for approximately 5 miles and turn left on Little Grassy road for 1/4 mile.
Nearest town:
Elkhorn City
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 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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