Hundreds of mine workers to be laid off at several West Virginia operations

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I don't know what kind of coal these mines were producing, steam or metallurgical.

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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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