2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
43,721
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
43,721
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
CO2 metric tons 2023:
94,865
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:
4609632
Mine state:
West Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Surface Mine 1
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
NonProducing
Status date:
04/10/2024
Current controller:
Bens Creek Group PLC
Current operator:
Ben's Creek Operations WV, LLC
County:
Mingo
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.593056
Longitude:
-81.990833
Nearest town:
Wharncliffe
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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