Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
1999
College/Unit
Regional Research Institute
Document Number
Working Paper #9911
Department/Program/Center
Regional Research Institute
Abstract
Identifying high value areas of unmined coal when large quantities of coal are available relative to annual markets is difficult because of the uncertainty of when the coal is to be mined. A GIS based methodology developed to value reserve coal in a producing coal region for the purpose of ad valorem taxation also identifies high value areas for mining investment. The methodology is unique in that it accounts for most mining, environmental, and market factors to determine when specific properties are to be mined The methodology and database are useful for directing regional exploration and acquisition activities toward most favorable areas.
Digital Commons Citation
Torries, Thomas F. and Kern, Jeffrey, "Using GIS to Identify High Value Areas in Large Coal Resources" (1999). Regional Research Institute Working Papers. 178.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/rri_pubs/178