2024 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
15,405
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
15,405
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
0
CO2 metric tons 2024
33,425
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
4407160
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Preacher Creek Strip
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Temporarily Idled
Status date
08/18/2025
Current controller
James C Justice III
Current operator
A & G Coal Corporation
County
Wise
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
36.969722
Longitude
-82.803056
Directions to mine
Go 12.3 miles on US 23 South. Take Exit 1 at Big Stone Gap - turn left onto Business 23 North - go 4.4 miles - turn right onto Route 78 - go 2.7 miles - turn left onto Route 685 - go 3.1 miles - turn left up to top of mountain.
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