2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
60,824
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
60,824
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
123,074
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
123,074
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
131,974
CO2 metric tons 2023:
267,042
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:
4407408
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
Y
Current mine name:
Hill Creek Auger
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
09/27/2021
Current controller:
Ultra Transport LLC; Jim Richardson Trucking & Construction LLC etal
Current operator:
Auger Coal, LLC
County:
Tazewell
Company type:
Other
Directions to mine:
From the intersection of Rt. 615 (Hill Creek Rd.) with Rt. 460 in Richlands, Travel North on Rt. 615 for 3.5 miles. Turn right on haul road to the top of ridge. Make the first left and follow ridge to the Mine Office.
Nearest town:
Richlands
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:
Hill Creek Auger
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Tazewell
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Auger Coal, Llc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 289, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
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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