Coal (Lignite) Mines in West Virginia
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Coal (Lignite) Mining in West Virginia
West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|
| Boone County | 1 |
| Kanawha County | 1 |
| Nicholas County | 1 |
| Preston County | 1 |
| Raleigh County | 1 |
Coal (Lignite) Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deskins Mine | Kanawha | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Irish Ridge West | Preston | Underground | Abandoned |
| Josephine No. 2-Mead Portal Mine | Raleigh | Underground | Abandoned |
| Lilly Fork Surface Mine | Nicholas | Surface | Temporarily Idled |
| Williams Mountain Surface Mine | Boone | Surface | Abandoned |
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