Superior Surface Mine

Superior Surface Mine is an underground coal mining operation in Logan County, West Virginia, operated by Alex Energy and owned by Massey Energy, later bought by Alpha Natural Resources.

In June 2012 Alpha said it was permanently closing its Superior Surface Mine, the Hatfield underground mine and the Stirrat prep plant in Logan County. According to the AP: "The decisions are driven by a combination of low demand and low coal prices as consumption of cheap natural gas grows. [Alpha spokesperson Ted] Pile said new estimates on the number of coal-fired power plants being retired also rose this week, while coal stockpiles are at near-record levels."

Mine Data

 * MSHA ID:	4608838
 * Operator:	Alex Energy Inc
 * Controller:	Alpha Natural Resources
 * Union:
 * County:	Logan
 * State:	WV
 * Latitude:	37.73
 * Longitude:	-81.98
 * 2007 Production (short tons):	1,234,245
 * Coal Type:	Bituminous
 * Mining Method:	Surface
 * Mine Status:	Active
 * Average No. of Employees:	 87

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