2022 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
49,730
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
49,730
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
82,646
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
82,646
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
107,903
CO2 metric tons 2023
179,323
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
4608715
Mine state
West Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Eagle No. 1 Mine
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
NonProducing
Status date
04/10/2024
Current controller
James L Bevins
Current operator
New Age Mining, LLC
County
Mingo
Company type
Other
Latitude
37.591667
Longitude
-81.991389
Directions to mine
Approx 7 miles south east of intersection of Rt. 52 and Ben Creek
Nearest town
Wharncliff
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
Eagle No. 1 Mine
Coal location state
West Virginia (Southern)
Note:
The EIA coal location state is the state where the coal is mined: the MSHA state is the state where the mine mouth is located. In this case they differ.
County
Mingo
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
New Age Mining, Llc
Operator address
P.O. Box 817, Mccarr, KY 41544
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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