2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
66,203
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
66,203
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
38,873
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
38,873
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
143,645
CO2 metric tons 2023
84,345
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
4407124
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
02/04/2022
Current controller
David Ison
Current operator
True Energy Fuels LLC
County
Wise
Company type
Other
Latitude
37.103611
Longitude
-82.624722
Directions to mine
Go 12.6 miles on US 23 North, turn left onto Route 671, go 1 mile turn left to mine access road.
Nearest town
Pound
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
True Energy Fuels Mine No. 2
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Wise
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
True Energy Fuels Llc
Operator address
691 Arnold Ave, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
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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