2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
30,623
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
30,623
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
25,973
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
25,973
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
28,752
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
28,752
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
66,445
CO2 metric tons 2023:
62,385
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:
4609182
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
Y
Current mine name:
Highwall Miner #1
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
02/02/2024
Current controller:
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Current operator:
Extra Energy, Inc
County:
Tazewell
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.257778
Longitude:
-81.498611
Directions to mine:
Go to Tazewell, VA. Take 16 North to Bishop, VA. Turn right on WV 161. Travel approximately 7 to 8 miles to the top of the mountain. Turn right and enter VA Point No. 1 Surface Mine ID 44-07172.
Nearest town:
Horsepen
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:
Highwall Miner #1
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Tazewell
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Extra Energy, Inc
Operator address:
640 Clover Dew Dairy Road, Princeton, WV 24740
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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