2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
232,010
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
232,010
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
122,679
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
122,679
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
503,408
CO2 metric tons 2023:
266,185
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:
4407409
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Hickory Gap Strip #4
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
04/12/2024
Current controller:
Jerry W Wharton
Current operator:
J W Construction Company Inc
County:
Wise
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.469167
Longitude:
-82.589167
Directions to mine:
FROM WISE TAKE US 23 NORTH. TURN RIGHT ON ST. RT 634 BEAN GAP RD. GO APPROX 3 MILES TURN RIGHT ON ST RT 653 GO APPROX 1.5 MILES THEN TURN LEFT ONTO MINE ENTRANCE.
Nearest town:
Wise
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:
Hickory Gap Strip #4
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Wise
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
J W Construction Company Inc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 2470, Wise, VA 24293
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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