2022 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
14,568
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
14,568
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
22,417
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
22,417
Coal type
anthracite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
37,901
CO2 metric tons 2023
58,322
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
3609963
Mine state
Pennsylvania
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Slope #2
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
NonProducing
Status date
02/16/2024
Current controller
Kerry Harris
Current operator
S & J Coal Mine
County
Schuylkill
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
40.730556
Longitude
-76.251389
Directions to mine
Located between Minersville and Heckersville, 1/3 mile east of Gordon Rd.
Nearest town
Pottsville
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 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
Slope #2
Coal location state
Pennsylvania (Anthracite)
Note:
The EIA coal location state is the state where the coal is mined: the MSHA state is the state where the mine mouth is located. In this case they differ.
County
Schuylkill
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
S & J Coal Mine
Operator address
15 Motter Drive, Pine Grove, PA 17963
Coal supply region
Appalachia Northern
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)
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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