Copley Trace 1 Mine

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Copley Trace No 1 Surface Mine is a coal mining operation in Wayne County, West Virginia, operated by Argus Energy WV and owned by James H. Booth.

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Mine Data

• MSHA ID: 4608704
• Operator: Argus Energy WV, LLC
• Controller: James H Booth
• Union:
• County: Wayne
• State: West Virginia
• Latitude: 37.99
• Longitude: -82.25
• 2007 Production (short tons): 1,095,831
• Coal Type: Bituminous
• Mining Method: Surface
• Mine Status: Active
• Average No. of Employees: 89

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