2023 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
20,501
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
20,501
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
44,482
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
1800814
Mine state
Maryland
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Mt. Zion
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Abandoned
Status date
01/18/2024
Current controller
KTRV LLC
Current operator
Heritage Coal & Natural Resources, LLC
County
Garrett
Company type
Other
Latitude
39.431389
Longitude
-79.171944
Directions to mine
68 to exit 14A Md. take 219 south to 135 east, turn right at the intersection of 135 and 495, stay on 135 east for 2.5 miles turn right on Mt. Zion road, stay on road , turn right onto Coopers Lane RD. is the mine road. Start at 6AM.
Nearest town
Kitzmiller
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.
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