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| Patriot Coal Closes Harris No. 1 Mine |
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| Tuesday, 20 July 2010 20:34 |
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Patriot Coal’s Eastern Associated Coal subsidiary has terminated mining operations at the Harris No. 1 mine near Wharton, W.Va., as a result of sudden adverse geologic conditions in the primary conveyor belt and travel entries of the mine. The company determined the current and anticipated geologic conditions have caused continued mining operations to become impractical. Therefore, the company intends to permanently close the mine.
The Harris No. 1 mine was nearing the end of its projected mining life and was scheduled for closure in 2011. “The decision accelerated this impending closing, and although earlier than we would have liked, it is the right decision considering conditions at the mine now and what we could experience in the coming months,” said CEO Richard M. Whiting. A limited number of personnel will remain at the mining operation to close and reclaim the mine site in accordance with state and federal regulations. During mid-June, the Harris No. 1 mine suffered a major roof fall on its main line conveyor. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. |