Mapping the yearly extent of surface coal

In coal mining areas surface subsidence poses significant risks to human life and property Fortunately surface subsidence caused by coal mining can be monitored and predicted by using various

WVDEP Suspends Permit For Mine Operated By Justice

1 The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has suspended a permit for a mine in southern West Virginia operated by Gov Jim Justice The department took the action on Wednesday after ongoing issues with runoff and sediment at the Bluestone Coal Poca Surface Mine on the border of Wyoming and McDowell counties

Beginner s Guide to Coal Mining An Underground Miner

Most of the coal that companies extract today comes from surface Surface mining has many advantages over other techniques in the tools needed the safety risks and the costs of eventual Surface mining is only viable if the coal seam is at or very near the surface In this situation the miners can extract the coal from the ground and cart it

Surface subsidence and its reclamation of a coal mine

Underground mining leads to surface subsidence vegetation degradation and environment damage In order to mitigate such negative influences this study focuses on subsidence characteristics and reclamation methods of the second coal mine in Zhaogu mining area Due to high groundwater table at the mine post mining land is divided into submerged

Coal mining Global Energy Monitor

Today coal extraction methods vary depending on whether the mine is an underground mine or a surface mine The choice of mining method depends primarily on depth density overburden and thickness of the coal seam seams relatively close to the surface at depths less than approximately 180 ft are usually surface mined; coal seams at depths

South African Coal Mining Techniques Methods Impact

Explore the techniques environmental impact and economic importance of South African coal mining Learn about surface and underground mining methods safety concerns and future trends Discover the role of coal mining in the country s economy

DEP suspends but declines to revoke Justice coal mine

1 Pictured is what the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement said in a Dec 10 2024 notice is a coal stockpile area at a McDowell County mine controlled by Gov Jim Justice

Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards

2 Surface coal mining and reclamation operations conducted under a Title V permit 1978 present may be nominated for an award In addition non permitted mining and reclamation completed using government financial reclamation contracts under the Enhanced Abandoned Mine Land regulations is eligible for nomination Abandoned mine land

OSMRE Recognizes Two Coal Operators with 2024 Excellence in Surface

OSMRE s Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards recognize mine operators in two award categories the National Award and the Good Neighbor Award The National Award is presented to a coal mining company for achieving the most exemplary mine reclamation in the country A coal mining operation may be nominated for achievement in a

Surface Mining & Reclamation Railroad Commission of Texas

The Surface Mining & Reclamation Division oversees coal exploration mining and reclamation activities in Texas In our regulatory role we ensure operators follow Commission rules and regulations established to protect public health and safety the environment and natural resources

Mapping the yearly extent of surface coal

In coal mining areas surface subsidence poses significant risks to human life and property Fortunately surface subsidence caused by coal mining can be monitored and predicted by using various

Coal Mining and Reclamation in Appalachia SpringerLink

Extensive coal mining has left its mark in Appalachia despite reclamation efforts Coal mining has disturbed extensive areas both prior to and since SMCRA s passage in 1977 Surface coal mining disturbed approximately 9300 km 2 from 1930 to 1980 in the United States with much of that disturbance in Appalachia Johnson and Paone 1981; Plass

InSAR derived surface deformation characteristics and mining

Mining induced surface deformation disrupts ecological balance and impedes economic progress This study employs SBAS InSAR with 107 view of ascending and descending SAR data from Sentinel 1 spanning February 2017 to September 2020 to monitor surface deformation in the Fa er Coal Mine Guizhou Province Analysis on the surface deformation

An Overview of Soil Pollution and Remediation Strategies in Coal Mining

Coal remains a very important source of energy for the global economy Surface and underground coal mining are the two major methods of coal extraction and both have benefits and drawbacks Surface coal mining can have a variety of environmental impacts including ecosystem losses landscape alteration soil destruction and changes to surface and

Surface coal mining and public health disparities Evidence

Surface coal mining which includes strip mining open pit mining and mountaintop removal mining involves first clearing away the overburden of soil and rock that typically covers the coal deposit This contrasts with underground coal mining methods where coal is removed through shafts and tunnels and the surface above the mine is left mostly

Sustainable reclamation practices for a large surface coal mine

A surface coal mining permit must comply with regulations and performance standards of the USA Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act SMCRA of 1977 Public Law 95 87 referred to as SMCRA state programs and other federal environmental acts USA Government Publishing Office 2016 SMCRA s major components were incorporated

Programs Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and

6 The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act SMCRA of 1977 is the primary federal law that regulates the environmental effects of coal mining in the United States SMCRA created two programs one for reclaiming abandoned mine lands and a second for regulating active coal mines

Surface Mining & Reclamation Railroad Commission of Texas

The Surface Mining & Reclamation Division oversees coal exploration mining and reclamation activities in Texas In our regulatory role we ensure operators follow Commission rules and regulations established to protect public health and safety the environment and natural resources

Surface Mining

Antaibao Surface Mine is China s "75 " the coal industry during the introduction of capital equipment technology and management of key construction projects The mine since 1982 after three years of preparation two building in September 1987 put into first

Beginner s Guide to Coal Mining An Underground Miner

Most of the coal that companies extract today comes from surface Surface mining has many advantages over other techniques in the tools needed the safety risks and the costs of eventual Surface mining is only viable if the coal seam is at or very near the surface In this situation the miners can extract the coal from the ground and cart it

Exploring the Policy Implications of the Surface

Coal mining generates a number of significant environmental impacts Due to its synoptic coverage and repetitive data acquisition capabilities remote sensing has been extensively used to monitor effects of surface mining Availability of low cost and high resolution data in recent years has focused increased attention on the use of satellite

Estimation of Surface Water Level in Coal Mining Subsidence

Ground subsidence caused by underground coalmining result in the formation of ponding water on the ground surface Monitoring the surface water level is crucial for studying the hydrologic cycle in mining areas In this paper we propose a combined technique using Global Navigation Satellite System Real Time Kinematic GNSS RTK and GNSS

Eckman Surface Coal Mine Global Energy Monitor

Eckman Surface Mine is a coal mining operation in McDowell County West Virginia operated by Extra Energy and owned by Cleveland CLiffs The mine is operated by Extra Energy Inc since 2004 Extra Energy became a subsidiary of Cleveland Cliffs Inc when the latter bought Extra Energy s previous parent company ArcelorMittal USA in December 2020

Coal Surface Mining Impacts Of Reclamation Taylor

But they will continue amid intense public debate much of it centering on the standards that will govern reclamation In this book leading authorities address the economic environmental and legal ramifications of land reclamation following coal surface mining review the status of the coal industry and look at possible future developments