2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
53,412
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
53,412
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
20,501
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
20,501
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
115,892
CO2 metric tons 2023:
44,482
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:
1800814
Mine state:
Maryland
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Mt. Zion
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Abandoned
Status date:
01/18/2024
Current controller:
KTRV LLC
Current operator:
Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC
County:
Garrett
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
39.431389
Longitude:
-79.171944
Directions to mine:
68 to exit 14A Md. take 219 south to 135 east, turn right at the intersection of 135 and 495, stay on 135 east for 2.5 miles turn right on Mt. Zion road, stay on road , turn right onto Coopers Lane RD. is the mine road. Start at 6AM.
Nearest town:
Kitzmiller
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 EIA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is an agency that is part of the U.S. Dept. of Energy and is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating energy information.
EIA mine name:
Mt. Zion
Coal location state:
Maryland
County:
Garrett
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Heritage Coal & Natural Resour
Operator address:
550 Beagle Road, Rockwood, PA 15557
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Northern
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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