Coal (Lignite) Mines in Colorado
5Total Sites
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Coal (Lignite) Mining in Colorado
Colorado has 5 coal (lignite)-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Las Animas County | 1 |
| Moffat County | 1 |
| Rio Blanco County | 1 |
| Routt County | 1 |
| Weld County | 1 |
Coal (Lignite) Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldy Canyon | Las Animas | Surface | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Eagle No 9 Mine | Moffat | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Lincoln Mine | Weld | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Northern Coal #1 | Rio Blanco | Underground | Abandoned |
| Tipple #3 (twenty Mile Coal Co) | Routt | Facility | Abandoned |
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