Discovery Mine

Discovery Mine is a surface operation in Gibson, IN, controlled by Black Beauty Resources Inc & United Minerals Inc.

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Mine Data

• MSHA ID: 1202296
• Operator: United Minerals Co LLC
• Controller: Black Beauty Resources Inc & United Minerals Inc
• Union:
• County: Gibson
• State: IN
• Latitude: 38.22
• Longitude: -87.42
• 2007 Production (short tons): 2,523,700
• Coal Type: Bituminous
• Mining Method: Surface
• Mine Status: Active
• Average No. of Employees: 100

Articles and resources

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External links

• "Major U.S. Coal Mines," Energy Information Administration