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A union official says a coal mine in northern West Virginia has been idled, with 260 workers losing their jobs, apparently because of adverse geological conditions and market issues.
Phil Smith, spokesman for the United Mine Workers of America, tells The Exponent Telegram in Clarksburg that another 59 people were laid off a few months ago at the Federal No. 2 mine owned by ERP Compliant Fuels, which has no other mine to transfer the workers to.
He says a few workers remain to prevent flooding and keep the mine ready to reopen, but coal reserves were getting thin.
The company did not reply to a request for comment.
In September, CEO Ken McCoy told Platts.com that the mine had some roof falls and other geological issues.
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Based on a full scholarship of just over $5,400 per student, Treasurer Larry Pack’s office estimated the program’s cost is currently $155 million.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia's SNAP soda ban, in effect since Jan. 1, was blocked Monday by a federal court order.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA national crackdown on health care fraud yielded two indictments and three settlements in West Virginia Tuesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIn the letter, state lawmakers argued that a federal ban on dog racing would help West Virginia be in line with the rest of the country and free up state tax revenues for unmet needs.
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