2023 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
91,968
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
91,968
2024 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
33,099
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
33,099
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
199,549
CO2 metric tons 2024
71,817
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
4407133
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
No. 26 Strip
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Abandoned
Status date
08/07/2024
Current controller
William D Humphreys
Current operator
Humphreys Enterprises Inc
County
Wise
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
36.935278
Longitude
-82.705
Directions to mine
Go 0.7 miles on US Business 23 South. Turn left at light, then 2 mi. on US23 South, take Exit 2A. Go 4.4 miles on US Business 23 South, turn right to mine gate.
Nearest town
Norton
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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