ARCH COAL LAYOFFS 750 Miners Laid Off In West Virginia, Kentucky And Virginia
Reported by: Associated Press
Web Producer: Mamie Buoy
Reported: Jun. 21, 2012 4:01 PM EDT
Updated: Jun. 21, 2012 5:44 PM EDT
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Louisville
, Kentucky
Bad news for the coal industry. Arch Coal will lay off more than 750 miners in Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia.
The St. Louis based company will close three higher cost mining complexes and preparation plants and reduce production at other operations throughout Appalachia.
The company blames low demand for coal used to generate electricity for the layoffs.
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