2023 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
2,413
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
2,413
2024 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
61,210
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
61,210
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
5,236
CO2 metric tons 2024
132,812
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
1519866
Mine state
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Shop Br.
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
Active
Status date
05/10/2024
Current controller
Jeffrey K Justus II
Current operator
Knox Operating, LLC
County
Pike
Company type
Other
Latitude
37.325278
Longitude
-82.365
Directions to mine
From Pikeville office US 23 to Belcher KY junction 1.26 miles on Route 80 from junction with 460. Mine is on left as you head toward Elkhorn City, KY at Beaver.
Nearest town
Elkhorn City
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
Shop Br.
Coal location state
Kentucky (East)
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
Pike
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Knox Operating, Llc
Operator address
1073 Riverview Street, Grundy, VA 24614
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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