2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
15,509
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
15,509
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
CO2 metric tons 2023:
33,651
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:
4406992
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Strip #12
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Temporarily Idled
Status date:
01/29/2024
Current controller:
James C Justice III
Current operator:
A & G Coal Corporation
County:
Wise
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
36.9625
Longitude:
-82.721667
Directions to mine:
Go 2.4 mi. on US23 South. Take Exit 2A onto Business 23 South, go 6.4 mi. Turn right onto Route 603 at Kent Junction, Travel 2 miles mine entrance is on the right.
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 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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