Coal mine · United States

Cherokee Mine

Cherokee Mine is a underground coal mine in Virginia, United States. The mine is currently closed.

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Overview

Ownership: Dickenson-Russell Coal Co LLC.

Why it matters

  • Coal mines supply thermal coal to power plants or metallurgical coal to steelmaking; mine output and closures are tightly linked to the coal power fleet.

Location

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Frequently asked questions

Who owns Cherokee Mine?

Dickenson-Russell Coal Co LLC.

Where is Cherokee Mine located?

It is located in Virginia, United States. Approximate coordinates: 37.2422, -82.2772.

Nearby energy infrastructure

Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Coal Mine Tracker, 2026-08 release. Last updated: 9 October 2026.

Data: Global Energy Monitor (GIPT 2026-09, GGIT 2025-11, GOIT 2026-06, GOGET 2026-03, GCMT 2026-08, OSM 2026-10) licensed under CC BY 4.0; transmission grid © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Compiled and published by The Daily Energy.

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