2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
4,723
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
4,723
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
CO2 metric tons 2023:
10,248
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:
1519937
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
Y
Current mine name:
Catron Mountain
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
01/29/2024
Current controller:
Robby Jessee
Current operator:
Black Mountain Energy LLC
County:
Harlan
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
36.807778
Longitude:
-83.338611
Directions to mine:
1.8 miles on KY 72 Off Junction US 421 at Harlan KY
Nearest town:
harlan
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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