Hundreds of mine workers to be laid off at several West Virginia operations
by SHANNON STOWERS
Fri, February 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Updated Fri, February 13, 2026 at 1:42 PM
A mine operator has announced plans to idle more than a half-dozen operations in West Virginia and permanently lay off more than 500 workers. (WCHS)
LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A mine operator has announced plans to idle more than a half-dozen operations in West Virginia and permanently lay off more than 500 workers.
Greenbrier Minerals LLC issued a WARN notice Friday announcing the layoffs of 530 employees beginning April 14. According to the notice, the layoffs will be permanent. ... The impacted operations include mines and prep plants in Logan and Wyoming counties:
• Toney Fork Surface Mine in Lorado
• Elk Lick Loadout in Lorado
• Powellton No. 1 Mine in Lorado
• Saunders Prep Plant in Lorado
• Lower War Eagle No. 1 Mine in Cyclone
• Muddy Bridge Mine in Davin
• Eagle No. 1 Mine in Lorado
Employees at the company’s administrative offices in Lyburn, W.Va., were also included in the notice. ... Greenbrier Minerals, which is controlled by Coronado Global Resources, cited “adverse market conditions” as its reason for the layoffs.
The announcement comes a little more than two weeks after a WARN notice was issued for about 200 workers at Mettiki Coal’s Mountain View Mine in Tucker County. Those layoffs are expected to begin April 1 when that mine closes.
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From the whitehouse.gov site: "Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump welcomed lawmakers, industry leaders, and hardworking miners from across the country to the White House “Champion of Coal” event. There, he signed an Executive Order directing the Department of War to purchase coal power, celebrated the Tennessee Valley Authority’s recommitment to coal, and was honored by coal miners as the “Undisputed Champion of Beautiful, Clean Coal” for his tireless leadership in ending the Radical Left’s war on the industry."
"This event underscored President Trump’s unwavering support for beautiful, clean coal — supporting workers, delivering affordable and dependable energy to Americans, creating high-paying jobs in rural communities, and enhancing our national security through American energy dominance."
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey: “I applaud President Trump and @SecretaryWright for taking decisive action to strengthen America’s energy security and support the communities that have long powered this nation. This investment to modernize coal-fired power plants is a major win for West Virginia workers, West Virginia communities, and every American who depends on affordable, reliable electricity… For too long, misguided policies targeted coal and the families who rely on it. That approach weakened grid reliability and drove up costs. Today’s announcement of this investment, alongside the executive order directing the @DeptofWar to pursue power purchasing agreements with coal plants, reflects a return to common-sense energy policy that values reliability, affordability, and American jobs.”
West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose: “Honored to be at the White House today with President Trump as he signed the executive order directing the Pentagon to buy power from coal plants—a massive boost for WV miners & energy independence! Proud to see him honored as Undisputed Champion of Coal.”
https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/02/champion-of-beautiful-clean-coal-president-trump-celebrates-industry-revival/
They even awarded Trump another trophy...
I don't know what kind of coal these mines were producing, steam or metallurgical.
Eric Douglas
Published February 13, 2026 - 2:56 pm
Over 500 More Miners Slated To Lose Jobs In April
Adverse market conditions have caused a second coal company to close this year alone, with 500 more layoffs announced Friday.
Eric Douglas/West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Since the beginning of 2025, West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky have lost more than 1,600 coal jobs, including several hundred layoffs announced Friday.
MetroNews first reported that Greenbrier Minerals, LLC plans to shutter seven mining operations. The company has issued a WARN Notice for more than 500 employees. The layoffs will begin on April 14 and will be permanent.
The company blamed the layoffs on adverse market conditions.
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Seven mining operations in southern West Virginia to close, 530 to lose their jobs
By Chris Lawrence
February 13, 2026 - 12:18 pm
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The Lower War Eagle Mine at Cyclone, W.Va. is among the seven mines to be closed by Greenbrier Minerals. PHOTO: TJ Marcum
LOGAN, W.Va. — Greenbrier Minerals LLC has announced plans to idle seven mining operations in southern West Virginia in the months ahead, eliminating 530 jobs.
The company issued a WARN notice Friday saying the layoffs will begin April 14 and will be permanent.
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