Alpha Natural Resources / 1 200 layoffs as 8 mines to closed

Alpha Natural Resources announced plans this week to cut more than 1,200 jobs and idle eight coal mines as part of a company-wide move that will cut coal production by 16 million tons.

The company made the announcement Friday that will cut a total or 10 percent of its workforce. There will also be an immediate closing of eight mines in Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press.

The mines slated for closure are a combination of surface and underground facilities.

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via Hazard Herald (KY) – Alpha announces 1 200 layoffs 8 mines to closed.