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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