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How bankruptcy helps coal industry avoid environmental liability
Jeff Hoops built Blackjewel into the nation’s sixth largest coal company by acquiring bankrupt mines. When it declared bankruptcy, he pivoted to other ventures, leaving polluted streams and mud-shrouded roads in his wake.
Blackjewel bankruptcy leaves damaged lands, miners' compensation in limbo
A federal judge has approved the Blackjewel coal company’s bankruptcy plan after a long litigation.
Judge denies former CEO's move to liquidate Blackjewel coal
Former CEO Jeff Hoops had moved to liquidate Blackjewel. The decision against him means reorganization of the company continues.
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Former Blackjewel miners could get more money from proposed settlement
A proposed $17.3 million settlement of a class action lawsuit would provide additional payment for hundreds of Appalachian coal miners who were suddenly left jobless by the abrupt bankruptcy of the Blackjewel mining company.
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“No pay, we stay." A look back at miners' protest that rocked Appalachia
A year ago a group of out-of-work miners climbed onto railroad tracks and into local lore. The Blackjewel protest put a spotlight on coal country's crisis.
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Justice coal group top user of loophole allowing mine lands to sit idle
Analysis of federal data shows that the mines belonging to WV Gov. Jim Justice's family make the most use of "idling," delaying reclamation of mine lands.
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