2023 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
22,427
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
22,427
2024 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
41,489
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
41,489
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
48,661
CO2 metric tons 2024
90,022
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
4407150
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
OSAKA
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
NonProducing
Status date
12/12/2024
Current controller
Ascentia Inc
Current operator
COKING COAL, LLC
County
Wise
Company type
Other
Latitude
36.879167
Longitude
-82.807222
Directions to mine
Travel 12.3 miles on US23 South. Take Exit 1, turn left at the stop sign onto Business 23 North, go 4.4 miles and turn right on to Route 78. Go 3.2 miles. Turn left onto State Route 685, travel 1.4 miles. The mine is on the left.
Nearest town
Appalachia
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)
29971
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
Osaka
Note:
The EIA mine name differs from the mine name at the top of this page, which is taken from MSHA
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Wise
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Coking Coal, Llc
Operator address
P.O. Box 196, Norton, VA 24273
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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