2024 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
77,871
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
77,871
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
0
CO2 metric tons 2024
168,962
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
4407256
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Stonega Strip #10
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
NonProducing
Status date
04/07/2025
Current controller
Jerry W Wharton
Current operator
J W Construction Company Inc
County
Wise
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
36.963333
Longitude
-82.776389
Directions to mine
Go 12.6 miles on US23 South. Take Exit 1, turn left at stop sign onto Business 23 North, go 4.4 miles turn right onto Route 78, go 4 miles. Turn right, mine on right.
Nearest town
Appalachia
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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