2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
2,000
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
2,000
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
4,340
CO2 metric tons 2023:
0
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:
4609535
Mine state:
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
Y
Current mine name:
Auger A-1
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Temporarily Idled
Status date:
01/17/2023
Current controller:
Conrad Whitaker; Jonathan Whitaker
Current operator:
Denali Energy Group, LLC
County:
Wise
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.062778
Longitude:
-82.559167
Directions to mine:
Go 6 miles on US23 North, turn right onto Route 643 (Bean Gap Road), go 3 miles. Turn left onto Route 673 (Hubbard Hollow Road) go 1 mile to entrance.
Nearest town:
Pound
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:
Auger A-1
Coal location state:
Virginia
County:
Wise
Mine status:
Temporarily closed
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Denali Energy Group, Llc
Operator address:
1140 Tanbark Road, Lexington, KY 40515
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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