2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
95,964
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
95,964
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
CO2 metric tons 2023:
208,220
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:
4608973
Mine state:
West Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
WV-3 Surface Mine
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Temporarily Idled
Status date:
04/24/2024
Current controller:
James C Justice III
Current operator:
Kentucky Fuel Corporation
County:
Logan
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.758333
Longitude:
-81.956389
Directions to mine:
Up Rich Creek Hollow to Madison Branch
Nearest town:
Lyburn
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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