2023 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
15,110
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
15,110
2024 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
57,716
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
57,716
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
32,785
CO2 metric tons 2024
125,230
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
4407418
Mine state
Virginia
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Mine No. 2
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
NonProducing
Status date
05/02/2025
Current controller
Keith Stiltner
Current operator
Stiltner Mining Inc.
County
Wise
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
36.971111
Longitude
-82.633611
Directions to mine
Turn left on Bus 23 and travel to US 23, then travel south to Exit 2A, then enter back onto Bus 23 and travel 2 miles then turn right on 621 and travel 4 miles along Dorchester and Powell River Rd and mine entrance will be on the left
Nearest town
Norton
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)
0
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
Mine No. 2
Coal location state
Virginia
County
Wise
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Stiltner Mining Inc.
Operator address
P.O. Box 917, Abingdon, VA 24212
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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