Coal Mining Layoffs In KY

Revelation Energy LLC. and its affiliate Blackjewel LLC. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The Herald-Leader reports Revelation Energy is one of the nation’s largest coal producers, with mines in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.Cumberland Mayor Charles Raleigh told the newspaper that at least two coal miners reported the mines near Cumberland will be shut down for at least two weeks.Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley says his office has not received notice by law that there will be any layoffs.

Source: MG News

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