2023 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
2,182
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
2,182
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
4,734
CO2 metric tons 2024
0
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
4407284
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
#2
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
NonProducing
Status date
07/01/2023
Current controller
Paul R Ison; Jessica B Ison
Current operator
Ambrose Branch Coal Company, Inc.
County
Wise
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
37.056944
Longitude
-82.595556
Directions to mine
Go 5.3 miles on US 23 North then right onto Cavenger Branch Road, mine is straight ahead.
Nearest town
Wise
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
#2
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Wise
Mine status
Active, men working, not producing
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Ambrose Branch Coal Company, I
Operator address
P.O. Box 420, Coeburn, VA 24230
Coal supply region
Appalachia Central
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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