2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
10,737
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
10,737
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
33,981
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
33,981
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
23,297
CO2 metric tons 2023:
73,731
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:
1519154
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Newcombe Creek
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Abandoned
Status date:
01/24/2024
Current controller:
Channing L Frederick; Anthony T Frederick
Current operator:
Foothills Mining, LLC
County:
Elliott
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
38.117778
Longitude:
-83.064444
Directions to mine:
Prestonsburg to US23 to Paintsville turn left on Route 201 for 15.4 miles turn left on Route 32 for 16 miles turn right at Route 706 for 1.6 miles stay straight on Newcomb Creek Road 3 miles turn right on Collins Br. 1.2 miles
Nearest town:
Isonville
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:
Newcombe 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:
Elliott
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Foothills Mining, Llc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 249, Stanville, KY 41659
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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