2022 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
58,071
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
58,071
2023 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
239,818
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
239,818
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
126,001
CO2 metric tons 2023
520,350
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
4609277
Mine state
West Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Mine No. 5
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
NonProducing
Status date
06/24/2024
Current controller
Anthony P Cline
Current operator
Selah Corporation
County
Mingo
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
37.751389
Longitude
-82.309722
Directions to mine
TRAVEL RT. 119 SOUTH TO MILLER'S CREEK ROAD. THEN TRAVEL APP. 1/2 MILE UP MILLER'S CREEK TO OPERATION ON RIGHT.
Nearest town
Nolan
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)
28356
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. 5
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
Selah Corporation
Operator address
P.O. Box 1375, Gilbert, WV 25621
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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