Rosebud Idling Most Pennsylvania Coal Mines, Leading to Furlough of 429 Miners
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Rosebud Mining Co. is idling most of its Pennsylvania coal mines, putting 429 miners temporarily out of work.
Jim Barker, vice president of the Kittanning-based company told the Indiana Gazette he hopes the workers will be called back in February.
Mr. Barker blames the temporary shutdown on unseasonably warm weather in November and December, which decreased demand for coal at power plants it supplies.
Rosebud operates 20 underground Pennsylvania coal mines, and only a few are staying open for maintenance projects during the furlough.
Mr. Barker says the mines have to cut production until cold weather increases the demand for coal.
Source: (January 5, 2016) The Associated Press
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