2023 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
15,509
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
15,509
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
33,651
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
4406992
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Strip #12
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
04/07/2025
Current controller
James C Justice III
Current operator
A & G Coal Corporation
County
Wise
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
36.9625
Longitude
-82.721667
Directions to mine
Go 2.4 mi. on US23 South. Take Exit 2A onto Business 23 South, go 6.4 mi. Turn right onto Route 603 at Kent Junction, Travel 2 miles mine entrance is on the right.
Nearest town
Appalachia
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
Strip #12
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Wise
Mine status
Temporarily closed
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
A & G Coal Corporation
Operator address
302 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011
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.