Striving For Operational Excellence
From Mining to Processing to Transport
Core Natural Resources, a leading producer and exporter of high-quality, low-cost coal, safely and sustainably operates 11 mines in North America, representing annual aggregate sales of more than 100 million tons of coal to steelmaking, industrial, and power-generation customers around the world.
Drawing from proven leadership, exceptional operating platforms, a deep commitment to safety, a dedication to environmental and social stewardship, and an unrelenting focus on operational excellence, Core Natural Resources delivers coal reliably and efficiently to its global customers, to the benefit of people worldwide.
The Core Operational Platform
A World-class Mining Portfolio & Transport Network
Black Thunder
Located in Wright, WY, the Black Thunder Mine has an average annual production capacity of 60.5 million tons of thermal coal.
Mine Type: Surface
In Service Since: 1977
Product Quality: Thermal (8,900 Btu)
Production Equipment: Draglines and shovels
Average annual production capacity: 60.5 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 307-939-1300
Coal Creek
Located in Gillette, WY, the Coal Creek Mine has an average annual production capacity of 2.3 million tons of thermal coal.
Mine Type: Surface
In Service Since: Early 1980s
Product Quality: Thermal (8,400 Btu)
Production Equipment: Dragline and shovels
Average annual production capacity: 2.3 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 307-939-1300
West Elk
Located in Somerset, CO, the West Elk Mine has an average annual production capacity of 2.9 million tons of thermal coal.
Mine Type: Underground / Longwall
In Service Since: 1982
Product Quality: Thermal (11,400 Btu)
Production Equipment: Longwall system and continuous miner units
Average annual production capacity: 2.9 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 970-929-2200
Bailey
Located in Greene County, PA, and Marshall County, OH, the Bailey Mine has an average annual production capacity of 12.2 million tons of thermal and crossover coal. Bailey was the first mine to be developed as part of the Pennsylvania Mining Complex.
Mine Type: Longwall
In Service Since: 1984
Product Quality: Thermal and crossover coal; Assigned & Accessible Reserves of 108.2M tons
Production Equipment: 2 longwalls; 7 continuous mining sections
Average annual production capacity: 12.2 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 724-416-8300
Beckley
Located in Eccles, WV, the Beckley Mine has an average annual production capacity of 1.2 million tons of low-volume metallurgical coal.
Mine Type: Underground / room-and-pillar
Product Quality: Continuous miner units
Production Equipment: Longwall
Average annual production capacity: 1.2 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 304-929-4280
Enlow Fork
Located in Washington County, PA, the Enlow Fork Mine has an average annual production capacity of 11.5 million tons of thermal and crossover coal.
Mine Type: Longwall
In Service Since: 1991
Product Quality: Thermal and Crossover Coal; Assigned and Accessible Reserves of 321.7M tons
Production Equipment: 2 longwalls; 7 continuous mining sections
Average annual production capacity: 11.5 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 724-416-8300
Harvey
Located in Greene County, PA, the Harvey Mine has an average annual production capacity of 5.5 million tons of thermal and crossover coal.
Mine Type: Longwall
In Service Since: 2014
Product Quality: Thermal and Crossover Coal; Assigned and Accessible Reserves: 228M tons
Production Equipment: 1 longwall, 4 continuous mining sections
Average annual production capacity: 5.5 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 724-416-8300
Itmann
Located in Wyoming County, WV, the Itmann Mine has an estimated production capacity for the life of the site of 20 million tons of low-volume metallurgical coal.
Mine Type: Longwall
In Service Since: 2020
Product Quality: Low vol metallurgical
Production Equipment: Longwall
Average annual production capacity: 900,000+ tons/year; 20+ million tons life-of-mine production
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 724-416-8300
Leer
Located in Grafton, WV, the Leer Mine has an average annual production capacity of 4.3 million tons of high-volume metallurgical coal.
Mine Type: Underground / Longwall
In Service Since: 2018
Product Quality: Metallurgical (High-Vol A)
Production Equipment: Longwall system and continuous miner units
Average annual production capacity: 4.3 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 304-265-9700
Leer South
Located in Philippi, WV, the Leer South Mine has an average annual production capacity of 2.7 million tons of high-volume metallurgical coal.
Mine Type: Underground / Longwall
In Service Since: 2021
Product Quality: Metallurgical (High-Vol A)
Production Equipment: Longwall system and continuous miner units
Average annual production capacity: 2.7 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 304-457-1895
Mountain Laurel
Located in Sharples, WV, the Mountain Laurel Mine has an average annual production capacity of 1.1 million tons of high-volume metallurgical coal.
Mine Type: Underground / room-and-pillar
In Service Since: 2007
Product Quality: Metallurgical (High-Vol B)
Production Equipment: Continuous miner units
Average annual production capacity: 1.1 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Contact: 304-369-7500
Superior Exporting Capabilities
Baltimore Marine Terminal
The Baltimore Marine Terminal, strategically located in the Port of Baltimore, serves as one of two coal export terminals on the Eastern Seaboard with the ability to serve the largest ocean-going ships in the world, and the only one served by two rail lines, Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation.
With an annual through-put capacity of 15 million tons of coal, the Terminal’s infrastructure and ground storage allow for highly specific blending capabilities to meet customer demands. The Terminal has processed more than 10 million tons of coal per annum on average since 2010.
Core Natural Resources also has strategic connectivity to ports in Vancouver, British Columbia, Long Beach, California, Houston, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana, accessing shipping to the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Combined with the Baltimore location, these comprehensive North American logistics and export capabilities means Core Natural Resources can effectively serve a growing customer base, enhancing reliable, efficient worldwide coal delivery.
