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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