Coal: Pennsylvania anthracite for the calendar year 1977

Technical Report · Wed Jun 13 04:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5203460

All anthracite consumed in the United States in 1977 came from production in northeastern Pennsylvania. A total of 5.9 million tons of anthracite was produced in 1977, a decrease of approximately 5% from production in 1976. Of the total production, 53% was produced at strip pits, 35% was recovered from culm banks, 11% was produced at underground mines, and the remainder, approximately 1%, was recovered from river dredging operations. The anthracite industry reported that there were 118 underground mines, 128 strip pits, 123 culm banks, 6 dredges, and 84 preparation plants in operation, either for all or part of calendar year 1977. The f.o.b. average commercial value at preparation plants was $44.74 per ton for Pea and larger sizes, and the average value of Buckwheat No. 1 and smaller sizes was $31.15 per ton. The average value for all sizes was $34.86. Productivity in anthracite mining in 1977 declined from the previous year. The average output per man day declined from 7.19 tons per man day in 1976 to 6.97 tons per man day for 1977. State and Federal Government public works programs in the environmental area continued throughout 1977. State and Federal Governments provide technical or financial assistance to municipalities and producing companies unable to cope with serious environmental problems.

• Research Organization: Department of Energy, Washington, DC (USA). Energy Information Administration
• OSTI ID: 5203460
• Report Number(s): DOE/EIA-0119(77)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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