2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
22,876
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
22,876
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
0
CO2 metric tons 2023
49,636
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
1519929
Mine state
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
NO. 7
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
Active
Status date
04/17/2023
Current controller
Danny D Mead; Virginia "Jenny" Mead Hicks
Current operator
MRM MINING INC.
County
Floyd
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
37.568889
Longitude
-82.696944
Directions to mine
From US 23, turn onto Ky Rt 1426 in Banner, go 2.8 miles to Orchard Branch, mine entrance is on the right.
Nearest town
Banner
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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