2023 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
10,201
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
10,201
2024 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
8,688
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
8,688
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
22,134
CO2 metric tons 2024
18,851
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
3600884
Mine state
Pennsylvania
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
River Hill Coal Co., Inc.
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
10/15/1962
Current controller
Harry J Hanchar
Current operator
River Hill Coal Company Inc
County
Clearfield
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
41.108333
Longitude
-78.165556
Directions to mine
From Clearfield follow Rt 153 South for approximately 14 miles. Where Rt 153 South turns left towards Brisbin, continue straight on SR-2011 towards Madera. Follow SR-2011 for 2.2 miles to Dutchtown Road (t-559). Proceed on Dutchtown Road for 20 yards to haul road entrance located on the Shawver Property.
Nearest town
Karthaus
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
River Hill Coal Co., Inc.
Coal location state
Pennsylvania (Bituminous)
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
Clearfield
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
River Hill Coal Company Inc
Operator address
P.O. Box 141, Kylertown, PA 16847
Coal supply region
Appalachia Northern
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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