2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
4,895
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
4,895
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
7,597
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
7,597
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
10,621
CO2 metric tons 2023:
16,484
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:
4406869
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Sigmon Strip #23
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Temporarily Idled
Status date:
01/03/2024
Current controller:
James C Justice III
Current operator:
A & G Coal Corporation
County:
Wise
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
36.873611
Longitude:
-82.904444
Directions to mine:
Go 12.6 miles on US23 South. Take Exit #1 and turn left at stop sign on Business 23N. Go 4 miles and turn left on Route 68W. Go 5.9 miles to Lee Co. Line. Turn right onto mine entrance road for Sigmon Strip #23 and Strip #24.
Nearest town:
Appalachia
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:
Sigmon Strip #23
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Wise
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
A & G Coal Corporation
Operator address:
302 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
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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