Staatsmijn Emma

The Staatsmijn Emma was a Dutch coal mine located in Treebeek (now part of Brunssum) and Hoensbroek (now part of Heerlen). The mine was in operation from 1911 till 1973.

Staatsmijn Emma
Monument of the Staatsmijn Emma
Location
Staatsmijn Emma
LocationHoensbroek
Limburg
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates50°55′45″N 5°56′39″E
Production
ProductsCoal
Production109,032,000 tons
History
Opened1911
Closed1973
Owner
CompanyDSM

The second-largest mine in the Netherlands, it had the highest production of all Dutch mines at 109 tonnes (120 short tons).

The deepest shaft was 980 metres (3,220 ft) deep, although after integration with Staatsmijn Hendrik the deepest shaft was 1,058 metres (3,471 ft) deep.

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