Striving For Operational Excellence
From Mining to Processing to Transport
Core Natural Resources is a leading producer and exporter of high-quality, low-cost coal, operating 11 mines safely and sustainably across North America to serve steelmaking, industrial, and power-generation customers worldwide.
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
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Black Thunder
Located in Campbell County, WY.
Mine Type: Surface
In Service Since: 1977
Product Quality: Thermal
Proven & Probable Reserves: Approximately 331.5 million tons
Production Equipment: Dragline, truck & shovels
Annual production capacity: Approximately 47.4 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Coal Creek
Located in Campbell County, WY.
Mine Type: Surface
In Service Since: 1982
Product Quality: Thermal
Raw, In Situ Coal Resources: Approximately 124.3 million tons
Production Equipment: Dragline, truck & shovels
Annual production capacity: Approximately 1.5 million tons
Transportation: Rail
West Elk
Located in Gunnison County, CO.
Mine Type: Longwall with continuous development and retreat mining
In Service Since: 1982
Product Quality: Thermal (High-Vol)
Proven & Probable Reserves: Approximately 31.5 million tons
Production Equipment: 1 longwall
Annual production capacity: Approximately 3.2 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Bailey
Located in Greene County, PA, and Marshall County, WV.
Mine Type: Longwall
In Service Since: 1984
Product Quality: Thermal
Assigned & Accessible Reserves: Approximately 144.9 million tons
Production Equipment: 2 longwalls with continuous miner development
Annual production capacity: Approximately 11 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Beckley
Located in Raleigh County, WV.
Mine Type: Continuous miner development
In Service Since: 2007
Product Quality: Metallurgical (Low-Vol)
Proven & Probable Reserves: Approximately 22.6 million tons
Production Equipment: 10 continuous miner units
Annual production capacity: Approximately 1.2 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Enlow Fork
Located in Washington County, PA.
Mine Type: Longwall
In Service Since: 1989
Product Quality: Thermal
Assigned & Accessible Reserves: Approximately 228.3 million tons
Production Equipment: 2 longwalls with continuous miner development
Annual production capacity: Approximately 10 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Harvey
Located in Greene County, PA.
Mine Type: Longwall
In Service Since: 2014
Product Quality: Thermal
Assigned & Accessible Reserves: Approximately 155.8 million tons
Production Equipment: 1 longwall
Annual production capacity: Approximately 5.6 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Itmann
Located in Wyoming County, WV.
Mine Type: Continuous miner development with retreat mining
In Service Since: 2022
Product Quality: Metallurgical (Low-Vol)
Proven & Probable Reserves: Approximately 27.1 million tons
Production Equipment: 2 continuous miner units
Annual production capacity: Approximately 453 thousand tons
Transportation: Rail
Leer
Located in Taylor County, WV.
Mine Type: Longwall
In Service Since: 2011
Product Quality: Metallurgical (High-Vol A)
Proven & Probable Reserves: Approximately 29.4 million tons
Production Equipment: 1 longwall
Annual production capacity: Approximately 5.1 million tons
Transportation: Rail
Leer South
Located in Barbour County, WV.
Mine Type: Longwall
In Service Since: 2019
Product Quality: Metallurgical (High-Vol A)
Proven & Probable Reserves: Approximately 57 million tons
Production Equipment: 1 longwall
Annual production capacity: Approximately 400 thousand tons
Transportation: Rail
Mountain Laurel
Located in Logan County and Boone County, WV.
Mine Type: Continuous miner development
In Service Since: 2006
Product Quality: Metallurgical (High-Vol B)
Proven & Probable Reserves: Approximately 16.3 million tons
Production Equipment: 8 continuous miner units
Annual production capacity: Approximately 1.2 million tons
Transportation: Rail
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Superior Exporting Capabilities
Baltimore Marine Terminal
The Core Marine Terminal, strategically located in the Port of Baltimore and operated through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Core Marine Terminals LLC, is a major East Coast coal export terminal and the only one served by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation.
With a throughput capacity of approximately 20 million tons per year and storage capacity of 1.1 million tons, including more than 30 acres for stockpiles, the Terminal’s infrastructure supports efficient coal handling and blending capabilities to meet customer demands. On average, the Terminal has transloaded approximately 16.3 million tons of coal per year over the past five years.
In 2025 alone, approximately 18.1 million tons of coal were shipped through the Terminal, with approximately 83% of the volume produced by the Pennsylvania Mining Complex. The facility primarily serves international customers, strengthening the Company’s ability to deliver coal efficiently to global markets.
