2022 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
35,234
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
35,234
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
9,146
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
9,146
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
76,450
CO2 metric tons 2023
19,845
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
4407047
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Mine No. 2
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
Abandoned and Sealed
Status date
04/24/2024
Current controller
Anthony H Dye
Current operator
CBS Energy, Inc.
County
Buchanan
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
37.190556
Longitude
-82.151111
Directions to mine
4.2 miles SW of Vansant, VA off Rt. 619 then South, 1.7 miles on Gent Branch
Nearest town
Vansant
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
Mine No. 2
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Buchanan
Mine status
Active, men working, not producing
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Cbs Energy, Inc.
Operator address
2703 Steelsburg Highway, Suite, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
Coal supply region
Appalachia Central
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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