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{{#Badges: CoalSwarm}} The '''Martin County Mining Complex''' of Kentucky, is owned by [[Massey Energy]] and was idled in 2007. The complex "has historically produced coal from underground and surface mines. Direct-ship coal production from the surface mines was shipped to river docks via truck. Coal requiring processing was transported by conveyor belt or truck to the preparation plant. Martin County’s preparation plant has a throughput capacity of 1,500 tons per hour, although the throughput capacity is limited due to decreased impoundment availability. The coal from the preparation plant can be shipped either via the Norfolk Southern railway in unit trains of up to 125 railcars or to river docks via truck." Massey Energy reports that "although no firm plans have been made, we continue to evaluate options for the complex, which may include a resumption of operations, allowing it to remain idle, or pursuing disposal alternatives."<ref>Massey Energy, [http://www.secinfo.com/d14Rr.t3.htm#1stPage "Massey Energy 2008 10K"], SEC Info, February 29, 2008.</ref> | {{#Badges: CoalSwarm}} The '''Martin County Mining Complex''' of Kentucky, is owned by [[Massey Energy]] and was idled in 2007. The complex "has historically produced coal from underground and surface mines. Direct-ship coal production from the surface mines was shipped to river docks via truck. Coal requiring processing was transported by conveyor belt or truck to the preparation plant. Martin County’s preparation plant has a throughput capacity of 1,500 tons per hour, although the throughput capacity is limited due to decreased impoundment availability. The coal from the preparation plant can be shipped either via the Norfolk Southern railway in unit trains of up to 125 railcars or to river docks via truck." Massey Energy reports that "although no firm plans have been made, we continue to evaluate options for the complex, which may include a resumption of operations, allowing it to remain idle, or pursuing disposal alternatives."<ref>Massey Energy, [http://www.secinfo.com/d14Rr.t3.htm#1stPage "Massey Energy 2008 10K"], SEC Info, February 29, 2008.</ref> | ||
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*'''Parent company''': Massey Energy | *'''Parent company''': Massey Energy | ||
*'''Location''': Inez, Martin County, Kentucky | *'''Location''': Inez, Martin County, Kentucky | ||
| − | *'''GPS coordinates''': 37.884846,-82.616286 | + | *'''GPS coordinates''': 37.884846, -82.616286 |
*'''Production''': 242 thousands of tons (2007) | *'''Production''': 242 thousands of tons (2007) | ||
*'''Type of coal''': Utility and Industrial | *'''Type of coal''': Utility and Industrial | ||
Revision as of 15:16, 27 January 2010
{{#Badges: CoalSwarm}} The Martin County Mining Complex of Kentucky, is owned by Massey Energy and was idled in 2007. The complex "has historically produced coal from underground and surface mines. Direct-ship coal production from the surface mines was shipped to river docks via truck. Coal requiring processing was transported by conveyor belt or truck to the preparation plant. Martin County’s preparation plant has a throughput capacity of 1,500 tons per hour, although the throughput capacity is limited due to decreased impoundment availability. The coal from the preparation plant can be shipped either via the Norfolk Southern railway in unit trains of up to 125 railcars or to river docks via truck." Massey Energy reports that "although no firm plans have been made, we continue to evaluate options for the complex, which may include a resumption of operations, allowing it to remain idle, or pursuing disposal alternatives."[1]
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Mine Data
- Owner: Massey Energy
- Parent company: Massey Energy
- Location: Inez, Martin County, Kentucky
- GPS coordinates: 37.884846, -82.616286
- Production: 242 thousands of tons (2007)
- Type of coal: Utility and Industrial
- Mine type: Underground/Surface (Both Inactive)
- Equipment:
- Number of employees:
- Established/Acquired: 1969
- Recoverable Reserves: 42,544 thousands of tons
Articles and resources
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- Coal
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References
- ↑ Massey Energy, "Massey Energy 2008 10K", SEC Info, February 29, 2008.
