2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
123,884
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
123,884
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
CO2 metric tons 2023:
268,800
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:
1519931
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Defeated Creek
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
02/27/2023
Current controller:
Thomas R Hamilton
Current operator:
Nally & Hamilton Ent. Inc.
County:
Letcher
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.022778
Longitude:
-83.034722
Directions to mine:
Take KY-15 S for 5.1 miles, take KY-7 N exit toward Viper/Leatherwood, travel 11 miles and turn right onto Hwy. 699, travel 7.6 miles and turn left onto Hwy. 463, travel 8.3 miles then turn left onto Shipley Branch.
Nearest town:
Gordon
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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