Coal Demand Down Due to Slow Economy
June 8, 2009 · Posted in Coal mining · Comment
The longwall production at the Blacksville No. 2 coal mine has been idled for a seven-week period beginning this week.
And one official said layoffs are possible if demand for coal doesn’t increase.
CONSOL Energy Senior Vice President Tom Hoffman said the decision to slow down production at the mine was a result of the economic slowdown. Because people are using less electricity there is less demand for coal.
Blacksville No. 2 coal mine produces high-Btu bituminous coal, which is also mined at seven other area mines. Read more
