The longtime underground coal operation formerly known as Blacksville 2 has begun its permanent shutdown in northern West Virginia. The Monongalia County mine, along the West Virginia-Pennsylvania border, began phase one of its shuttering on Aug. 9. The second phase of closure will take place from Sept. 7-21. In all, 180 workers will be permanently laid off. The mine is…
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Murray Energy emerges from bankruptcy, now ACNR
In mid-September, after almost a year in bankruptcy proceedings, Murray Energy emerged from its case and is now known as American Consolidated Natural Resources.
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