Greenbrier Minerals, a subsidiary of Coronado Global Resources, has announced plans to idle seven mining operations in southern West Virginia, eliminating 530 jobs, reported West Virginia MetroNews.
The company issued a WARN notice that stated the layoffs would begin on April 14 and be permanent.
The company blamed the decision on “sustained weakness in the U.S. High-Vol markets.” It said that “if further economic offtake cannot be secured by the conclusion of the 60-day [WARN] notice period, the Logan Complex will be temporarily idled to minimize cash consumption while maintaining optionality should market conditions improve.
“We recognize the significant impact this action has on our highly skilled and much valued workforce, as well as on the communities that surround our Logan operations. Throughout the WARN period, we will continue to explore every commercially reasonable pathway to secure sales that could allow Logan to continue operating in some capacity in 2026. We are committed to communicating transparently with our employees, and to supporting them through this period.”
The operations impacted include: Toney Fork surface mine, Powellton #1 mine, Elk Lick loadout, Saunders prep plant, and Eagle No. 1 mine in Lorado; the Lower War Eagle #1 mine in Cyclone; and the Muddy Bridge mine in Davin.
The company said it would also lay off employees at its Rich Creek/Lyburn administrative offices in Lyburn.
The Greenbrier announcement comes days after Mettiki Coal announced the closure of its Mountain View Mine in Tucker County.
Source: WV MetroNews