2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
217,706
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
217,706
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
CO2 metric tons 2023:
472,372
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:
1519441
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Aces Branch Mine #9
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
01/18/2023
Current controller:
Lipari Energy
Current operator:
B & W Resources Inc
County:
Leslie
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.230833
Longitude:
-83.403056
Directions to mine:
Turn left on Highway 15, travel to the Hal Rogers Parkway East, Take Exit 56, Turn right at the end of the ramp, turn left on old highway 80, travel 3.25 miles, mine is on right.
Nearest town:
Hyden, KY
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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