2023 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
63,625
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
63,625
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
138,052
CO2 metric tons 2024
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
0504975
Mine state
Colorado
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Mi Vida Portals
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
Temporarily Idled
Status date
06/21/2023
Current controller
Allegiance Coal LTD
Current operator
New Elk Coal Company LLC
County
Las Animas
Company type
Other
Latitude
37.156667
Longitude
-104.961944
Directions to mine
6.5 miles west of Weston, Colorado on State Highway 12
Nearest town
Weston
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)
0
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
Mi Vida Portals
Coal location state
Colorado
County
Las Animas
Mine status
Temporarily closed
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
New Elk Coal Company Llc
Operator address
12250 Hwy12, Weston, CO 81091
Coal supply region
Western
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.