2023 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
60,567,709
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
60,567,709
2024 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
44,480,976
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
44,480,976
Coal type
subbituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
102,892,424
CO2 metric tons 2024
75,564,282
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
4800977
Mine state
Wyoming
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Black Thunder
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
12/01/1980
Current controller
Core Natural Resources Inc
Current operator
Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC
County
Campbell
Company type
Other
Latitude
42.693611
Longitude
-105.266667
Nearest town
Wright
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)
y
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
Black Thunder
Coal location state
Wyoming
County
Campbell
Mine status
Active
Company type
Operating Subsidiary
Operation type
Mine and Preparation Plant
Operator name
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc
Operator address
P.O. Box 406, Wright, WY 82732
Coal supply region
Powder River Basin
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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