2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
4,978
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
4,978
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
4,739
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
239
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
4,978
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
15,110
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
15,110
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
10,801
CO2 metric tons 2023:
32,785
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:
4407418
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Mine No. 2
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
09/22/2023
Current controller:
Keith Stiltner
Current operator:
Stiltner Mining Inc.
County:
Wise
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
36.971111
Longitude:
-82.633611
Directions to mine:
Travel south on US 23 and take the Kentucky Avenue exit. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp. Travel for 2 miles to Dorchester Road #621. Turn right on 621 travel 4 miles and the mine is on your left.
Nearest town:
Norton
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
y
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:
Wise
Mine status:
Active, men working, not producing
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Stiltner Mining Inc.
Operator address:
P.O. Box 917, Abingdon, VA 24212
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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